Totino-Grace is a co-educational, college preparatory, Catholic Lasallian high school serving domestic and international students in grades 9-12.
Our innovative school is known for academic rigor (especially our engineering program!) and co-curricular excellence.
Enriching student-teacher relationships and dynamic experiential learning opportunities inspire all students to reach their academic and personal goals.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $20,000
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Totino-Grace High School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 296 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
9-12
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1966
1906
Campus Size
30 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
680 students
315 students
% Students of Color
31%
25%
% International Students
1%
20%
% Students Boarding
1%
69%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
21
17
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
70%
71%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$20,000
(Tuition listed is the dorm fee.)
(Tuition listed is the dorm fee.)
$62,000
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$35,070
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$14,500
$44,900
% Students on Financial Aid
40%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
98%
58%
Director of Admissions
Shari Nichols
Associate Director of Admissions
Shanna Peterson
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
21
17
Courses
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB A & B, AP Calculus BC A & B, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP Drawing, AP French, AP Government, AP Language and Composition, AP Literature and Composition, AP Physics, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature & Culture, AP Statistics, AP US Government, AP US History, AP World History
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
21
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
3
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Visit: https://www.totinograce.org/Clubs_Organizations
Arts and Music Programs:
Visit: https://www.totinograce.org/Instrumental_Music, Visit:https://www.totinograce.org/Vocal_Music/Show_Choirs
Visit: https://www.totinograce.org/Clubs_Organizations
Arts and Music Programs:
Visit: https://www.totinograce.org/Instrumental_Music, Visit:https://www.totinograce.org/Vocal_Music/Show_Choirs
School Notes
- The Totino-Grace academic program includes the classical curricular offerings of a large public high school but our small class sizes provide a personalized experience for each student.
- Our Engineering Institute and Murphy Scholars Programs rigorously challenge students and provide unique enrichment opportunities.
- Totino-Grace offers robust academic and co-curricular fine arts offerings.
- Our counselor to student ratio is 1:246 compared to the MN average of 1:743.
- We provide students and parents a personalized, four-year college planning program.
- Faculty and staff members are committed to providing each student with exceptional support and preparation.
- Totino-Grace students travel locally, nationally, and internationally with academic, service, and co-curricular groups.
- Students graduate as a confident, hopeful, and courageous leaders, well-equipped for college and career.
- Our academic, co-curricular, leadership, and service opportunities ensure a well-rounded foundation for students' post-secondary endeavors.
- 100% of Totino-Grace students graduate with 98% matriculating to college the year following graduation.
- Totino-Grace High School accreditations: AdvanceEd
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Totino-Grace High School cost?
Totino-Grace High School's tuition is approximately $20,000 for boarding students.
What is the acceptance rate of Totino-Grace High School?
The acceptance rate of Totino-Grace High School is 98%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 58%.
What sports does Totino-Grace High School offer?
Totino-Grace High School offers 21 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Totino-Grace High School's ranking?
Totino-Grace High School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Least expensive tuition.
When is the application deadline for Totino-Grace High School?
The application deadline for Totino-Grace High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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