Amerigo Twin Cities Cretin-Derham Hall
- Located in the heart of the Twin Cities, Cretin-Derham Hall offers students avenues to success.
- Students have access to a highly praised fine arts program, a successful athletics program, numerous co-curricular activities that encompass a wide range of interests, award-winning curriculum and an incredibly strong STEM program.
- Unique interdisciplinary courses enhance learning across subject areas while rigorous academic programs allow students to take higher level courses for university credit.
- In addition, the Leadership Academy provides students with the opportunity to learn how to become a leader in their communities and apply these skills through a capstone project.
- Located on 22 acres, Cretin-Derham Hall is a picturesque school community where students have access to state-of-the-art technology and equipment in each classroom.
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Amerigo Twin Cities Cretin-Derham Hall is listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 318 schools) for:
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- Community Size Large student body (number of students)
- Offering Breadth High # of AP/advanced courses offered
| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | Amerigo Twin Cities | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 7-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Catholic | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1871 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 22 acres | 104 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 1030 students | 320 students |
| % International Students | 1% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 1% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 21 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 46 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70% | 69% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $66,950 (Includes tuition and student fees) | $57,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $31,250 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Raj Patel | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 17 | 16 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 34 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Bowling Club, Chess, Close-up, Cooking Club, Engineering Club, Friendship Club, Green Team, Investment Club, JROTC, Knowledge Bowl, Link Crew, Mandarin Club, Math Team, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Political Affairs Club, PRIDE, Relay for Life, Robotics Team, Science Olympiad, Ski/Snowboarding Club, Speech Team, Student Council, Table Tennis, The Chronicle (Student Newspaper), Trap Shooting, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Band, Choir, Theater Recreational Athletic Programs: Intramural Badminton League, Intramural Basketball League, Ultimate Frisbee | |
School Notes
- Located in the heart of the Twin Cities, Cretin-Derham Hall offers students avenues to success. Students have access to a highly praised fine arts program, a successful athletics program, numerous co-curricular activities that encompass a wide range of interests, award-winning curriculum and an incredibly strong STEM program. Unique interdisciplinary courses enhance learning across subject areas while rigorous academic programs allow students to take higher level courses for university credit. In addition, the Leadership Academy provides students with the opportunity to learn how to become a leader in their communities and apply these skills through a capstone project. Located on 22 acres, Cretin-Derham Hall is a picturesque school community where students have access to state-of-the-art technology and equipment in each classroom.
- Amerigo Twin Cities Cretin-Derham Hall accreditations: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
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