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COTTER SCHOOLS


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Welcome to Cotter Schools

At Cotter Schools, students flourish in a warm and welcoming environment that inspires all learners to reach their highest potential and achieve their goals. Through a unique "whole-student" learning experience, Cotter Schools advances a tradition of Catholic education in Winona that began more than 110 years ago. Here at Cotter Schools, students will experience faith and community, excellence in education, individualized attention and opportunities to grow.

Cotter is - and always will be - a place where standards, values and YOU matter.

Fast Facts

  • Founded: 1911
  • Catholic Order: Independent
  • Grades: Early Childhood - Grade 12 (Boarding 7-12)
  • Campus Size: 45 acres
  • School Size: 404
  • Boarding/Day: 25%/75%
  • Location: Minnesota
  • Airport: Rochester, MN (RST)

School

  • Class Size
    18
  • Student Teacher Ratio
    13:1
  • Percent Faculty with Advanced Degrees
    86%
  • Average ACT

    24.3

  • Average SAT

    1200

  • Post-Grad Year Available

    No

  • Percent International
    22%
  • ESL Offered
    Yes
  • AP / Advanced Courses:

    AP Language & Composition, AP Literature & Composition, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Human Geography, AP United States History, AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based, Honors Chemistry, Honors Human Biology, AP Biology

  • Special Courses/Programs - :

    A foundational principal embraced at Cotter Schools is that each person is intrinsically good and is loved by God. This principle motivates us to serve others. The Community Service component of the Cotter educational experience allows students to see first-hand the truth of our humanity. Cotter students have much to offer, and the community service program provides creative channels for students to serve and give of themselves for the betterment of their community. Each student in grades 9-12 is required to complete 20 hours of community service each year.

Faith Life

  • Religion Class:

    Daily

  • Mass:

    Weekly

Activities

  • Sports:

    Girls: Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, Tennis, Basketball, Softball, Track and Field. Co-op sports include: Swim and Dive, Gymnastics, Nordic Ski, Hockey, Golf

    Boys: Soccer, Football, Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Tennis, Track and Field. Co-op sports include: Swim and Dive, Nordic Ski, Hockey, Wrestling, Golf

  • Extracurricular:

    Over 90% of our students participate in either a sport, band or choir; and most are in more than one! Extracurricular activities at Cotter include: Academic WorldQuest, Active Minds, Art Club, Bike Lab, Book Club, Campus Ministry, The Cotter Chronicle, Cotter Residence Council, Creative Writing Club, Debate Team, Drama/Musical, German Club, History Day, Jazz Band/Jazz Combo, Marching Band/Pep Band, Math Team, Mock Trial, Model Legislature, Music Listening, Music Ministry, National Honor Society, Outdoor Club, Parmies, Personal Finance Decathlon, Service Trips, Show Choir, Spanish Club, Speech Team, Student Council and Yearbook.

Tuition and Boarding

  • 7-Day Boarding Student:

    $35,000

  • 5-Day Boarding Student:

    N/A

  • International:

    $48,000

  • Scholarships/Financial Aid Available:
    Yes
  • Percent Students Receiving Scholarships/Aid:

    30%

  • Average Aid Awarded:

    $15,000

Applying

  • Application Deadline:
    Rolling
  • Entry Points:

    August/January

  • Consider Late Enrollments During Term:

    Yes

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School Notes

  • Cotter annually averages a 100% graduation rate and last year 90% of our graduates went on to further their education.
  • Cotter Schools has a wealth of incredibly and diversely talented alumni including a recipient of the MacArthur's Fellowship (unofficially known as the "Genius Grant"), an "all-time winningest USA high school baseball" coach, and a founder of a Fortune 500 company.
  • Due to the incredible generosity of our major benefactors, Cotter Schools' tuition remains considerable lower than other boarding schools and even some day-schools in our region.
  • The Hiawatha Education Foundation offers a renewable four-year college scholarship to every graduating senior from Cotter Schools.

 

Cotter Schools
1115 West Broadway Street
Winona, MN 55987

 

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