Cotter Schools.

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Cotter Schools

Introduction

Cotter is a comprehensive college preparatory, day and boarding high school featuring an ESL program, Performing Arts (music,dance and theater), and premier athletic facilities with more than thirty extra curricular activities to choose from in athletics, the arts, service and academic teams. An international student population provides diversity and opportunities to participate in summer exchange programs abroad. Students learn in a supportive environment with a personalized curriculum that supports academic and personal success for all students.

Overview:	Cotter Schools	Boarding School Avg.
School Focus	College Preparatory	College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)	9-12, PG	7-12
Grades Offered (Day)	7-12, PG	7-12
School Type	Co-ed	Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students	Yes	Yes
Religious Affiliation	Catholic	Non-denominational
Year Founded	1911	1900
Campus Size	75 acres	135 acres

Student Body
Enrollment	310 students	300 students
Percent Students of Color	3%	18%
Percent International Students	25%	16%
Percent Students Boarding	25%	70%
Average SAT Score	n/a	*National Avg. View
Offers Post-Grad Year	Yes	No

Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes	No	No
Classroom Dress Code	Casual	Casual
Average Class Size	20	12 *National School Avg. 20
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered	21	14
ESL Courses Offered	Yes	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	78%	61%
Summer Program Offered	No	Yes

Finances
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$27,700	$39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$5,975	$22,720
Tuition international students	$14,000	$38,650
Tuition 5 day boarding	$23,870	$31,700
Percent Students on Financial Aid	70%	31%
Merit Scholarships Offered	No	No

Admission
Application Deadline	None / Rolling	Jan. 15
SSAT Required	No	Yes
Acceptance Rate	72%	59%
Director of Admissions	Will Gibson

Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses

AP / Advanced Courses:

# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered

AP/Advanced Courses

AP US History	AP Physics
AP Microeconomics	AP Literature & Composition
AP Language & Composition	AP Environmental Science
AP Calculus BC	AP Calculus AB
(H) Waves & Optics	(H) Spanish 5
(H) Spanish 4	(H) Programming Java
(H) Programming C++	(H) Pre-Calculus
(H) Number Theory	(H) Linear Algebra
(H) Human Biology	(H) German 4
(H) Elements & Magnetism	(H) Electronics/ Robotics
(H) Classical Mechanics

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 students needs
Learning Center support
School community represents nine different countries
School accreditations: NCA
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Donal "Mike" O&apos&aposCallaghan - Governor, State of Nevada, 1971-1979
- Bob Kierlan - Founder and Chairman of Fastenal Company
Profile last updated: 08/27/2009