Cotter High School & Junior High School

Cotter's academics are absolutely no better than the Winona Senior High's. Especially when one considers the enormous tuition that parents are paying for. The arts department, aside from the fantastic band, lacks considerably to the Winona Senior High. The band department is certainly Cotter's crown jewel. The athletic offering is a moot point, since a student attending Cotter can participate at the WSHS. However, Cotter's athletic program contains exceptional coaches and the small numbers allow for more playing time and development, which certainly allows them to excel. Amidst declining enrollment, Cotter has relied on international students in the last several years to continue operating. One would think this would provide for an amazing cultural atmosphere, but in fact, this has caused a definite split in the student body. It doesn't take a person long to walk through the halls and see the disconnect between the students. If you are looking for Catholic teaching, it is available. However, if you are expecting your student to attend a weekly mass as you might think, it does not happen more than a few times a year.
--Submitted by a parent

Community, caring, mutual support
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My children are being very well prepared for college, and enjoy Cotter's exceptional music programs as well.
--Submitted by a parent