Cotter Schools
- Cotter Schools is an international learning community guided by faith since 1911 where character, personal development, and academic achievement inspire a world of possibilities. Join the Cotter Family where standards values and YOU matter!
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- Winona state university What made Cotter truly unique was the staff. Each day I walked into school I was met with friendly faces and a warm sense of community. The teaching staff at Cotter High School truly went. . .
- College of St. Benedict I feel that Cotter was unique against other boarding schools because it had both traditional day students and boarding students. Many students in my class would “adopt” a student to have to family gatherings and. . .
| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | Cotter Schools | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Catholic | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1911 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 9 acres | 104 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 381 students | 320 students |
| % Students of Color | 3% | 23% |
| % International Students | 25% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 25% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1268 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 24 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Khaki pants and polo shirts) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 17 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 13 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 83% | 69% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $15 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $43,500 (Tuition, boarding, ESL, and medical insurance) | $57,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $31,250 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 30% | 37% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Mr. Erik Christenson Mrs. Linda Schrupp | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 13 | 18 |
| Courses | (H) Chemistry, (H) Discrete Math, (H) Elementary Linear Algebra, (H) Multivariable Calculus, (H) Non-Euclidean Geometry, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Language & Composition, AP Literature & Composition, AP Physics, AP US History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 18 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Diving, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 17 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Chess Club, Cotter Residence Council, Cross Cultural Ministry Program, Math Team, National Honor Society, Parmies, Photography Club, Speech Team, Student Council, Students Promoting Awareness, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Drama/Musical Productions, Marching Band/Pep Band, Music Listening, Summer Marching Band Recreational Athletic Programs: Badminton Club, Intramural Sports | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2014 - 2018 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Carleton College | 12 | |
| College of Saint Benedict/St. John's University | 12 | |
| Luther College | 10 | |
| Penn State University | 8 | |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | 8 | |
| University of Minnesota - Duluth | 8 | |
| University of Minnesota - Twin Cities | 8 | |
| University of St. Thomas | 8 | |
| University of Washington | 8 | |
| University of Wisconsin - Platteville | 8 | |
School Notes
- More than 20 years experience in serving boarding students
- Unique academic opportunities in math, science & technology
- Award winning band and choir programs
- College preparatory curriculum that includes college credit programs, AP and Honors classes
- International summer exchange programs
- Faith based education promoting honesty,respect and service to others
- 100%graduation rate with upper percentile ACT and SAT scores
- Affordable tuition with a generous post-secondary scholarship available to every Cotter graduate
- Twenty four successful athletic programs committed to developing champions
- Motivated students and teachers who care
- Small class sizes with individual attention to student needs
- Learning Center support
- School community represents nine different countries
- Cotter Schools accreditations: AdvancED, NCEA, TABS, MCEA, SSATB
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Donal - Governor, State of Nevada, 1971-1979
- Bob Kierlin - Founder and Chairman of Fastenal Company
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