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- Affordability High percentage of students on financial aid
| Definition of Terms 2016 School Data |
Cotter Schools | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 7-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Catholic | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1911 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 9 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 350 students | 298 students |
| % Students of Color | 3%
|
20%
|
| % International Students | 30%
|
20%
|
| % Students Boarding | 25%
|
68%
|
| Average SAT Score | 1820 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 25 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 17 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 11 | 16 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 75%
|
70%
|
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $15 million | $16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$33,500 (Tuition, boarding, ESL, and medical insurance) |
$51,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
n/a | $28,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 65%
|
35%
|
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $2,500 | $21,582 |
| 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 | Mandi Olson Mrs. Linda Schrupp | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 11 | 16 |
| 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 | 16 | 14 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 17 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Badminton Club, Chess Club, Cotter Residence Council, Cross Cultural Ministry Program, Drama/Musical Productions, Intramural Sports, Marching Band/Pep Band, Math Team, Music Listening, National Honor Society, Parmies, Photography Club, Speech Team, Student Council, Students Promoting Awareness, Summer Marching Band, Yearbook | |
School Notes
- 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
- School accreditations: AdvancED, NCEA, TABS, MCEA, SSATB
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Donal "Mike" O'Callaghan - Governor, State of Nevada, 1971-1979
- Bob Kierlan - Founder and Chairman of Fastenal Company
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