Overview

Located in the heart of the Twin Cities, Cretin-Derham Hall offers students avenues to success. Students have access to a highly praised fine arts program, a successful athletics program, numerous co-curricular activities that encompass a wide range of interests, award-winning curriculum and an incredibly strong STEM program. Unique interdisciplinary courses enhance learning across subject areas while rigorous academic programs allow students to take higher level courses for university credit. In addition, the Leadership Academy provides students with the opportunity to learn how to become a leader in their communities and apply these skills through a capstone project. Located on 22 acres, Cretin-Derham Hall is a picturesque school community where students have access to state-of-the-art technology and equipment in each classroom.
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Official information of Cretin Derham Hall in 2024 | FindingSchool

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Day S. Grades: 9-12 Boarding International students
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: Yes
Day S. Tuition: $23,000
# of Students: 940
Teacher:Student: 1:12
International Student: 7%
AP Courses: 16
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 71%
SAT: 1310/1600
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 2
#17 Cornell University 1
#19 University of Notre Dame 3
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 2
#22 University of California: Berkeley 2
#23 Georgetown University 1
#23 University of Michigan 4
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
#28 New York University 1
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#34 University of Rochester 1
#36 Boston College 3
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#42 Boston University 4
#42 Case Western Reserve University 2
#42 Tulane University 2
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 22
LAC #9 Carleton College 1
LAC #9 Middlebury College 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 3
#49 Lehigh University 1
#49 Northeastern University 3
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 7
#49 Pepperdine University 1
#49 Purdue University 6
#49 Villanova University 3
#55 Santa Clara University 4
#55 University of Miami 1
LAC #11 United States Military Academy 1
#59 Syracuse University 5
#63 Lawrence University 1
#63 St. Olaf College 13
LAC #13 Grinnell College 1
#68 Fordham University 6
#68 Kalamazoo College 1
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 95
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 5
#76 Muhlenberg College 1
#83 Colorado School of Mines 1
#83 Texas Christian University 2
LAC #17 Colby College 1
#93 University of San Diego 2
#103 University of Illinois at Chicago 2
LAC #26 Colorado College 1
LAC #30 Kenyon College 1
LAC #35 College of the Holy Cross 2
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1
LAC #38 Whitman College 1
LAC #42 Occidental College 1
LAC #50 Dickinson College 1
Bemidji State University 5
University of Minnesota: Duluth 30
Winona State University 16
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AP Courses

(Total 16)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
Environmental Science
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Human Geography
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
Environmental Science
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Human Geography
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Psychology
Chinese Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Microeconomics
English Language and Composition
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Sports

(Total 28)
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 16)
Acting
Band
Chamber Choir
Choir
Improvisation
Music Theory
Theater
2D Studio Art
Ceramics
Drawing
Acting
Band
Chamber Choir
Choir
Improvisation
Music Theory
Theater
2D Studio Art
Ceramics
Drawing
Graphic Design
Jewelry Design
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

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Band
Bowling Club
Chess
Choir
Close-Up
Cooking Club
Engineering Club
Friendship Club
Green Team
Intramural Badminton
Band
Bowling Club
Chess
Choir
Close-Up
Cooking Club
Engineering Club
Friendship Club
Green Team
Intramural Badminton
League
Intramural Basketball
League
Investment Club
JROTC
Knowledge Bowl
Link Crew
Mandarin Club
Math Team
Mock Trial
Model United Nations
National Honor Society
Newspaper (Chronicle)
Political Affairs Club
PRIDE
Relay for Life
Robotics Team
Science Olympiad
Ski/Snowboarding Club
Speech Team
Student Council
Table Tennis
Theater
Trap Shooting
Ultimate Frisbee
Yearbook
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Contact School

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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1871
Campus Size: 22 acres
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Jr., IELTS, iTEP SLATE, Amerigo Placement Test

Brief Reviews

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5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

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5.0 / 5 Overall
5.0 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
5.0 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation

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Frequently Ask Questions about Cretin Derham Hall

01.
Tell me a bit about Cretin Derham Hall.
Cretin Derham Hall is Co-ed private day school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US. It was founded 1871 , and currently has about 940 students, 7.30% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.cretin-derhamhall.org.
02.
Does Cretin Derham Hall have rigorous academic requirements?
Cretin Derham Hall is offering 16 AP courses.

Cretin Derham Hall also have 71% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Cretin Derham Hall students typically go for their colleges?
In 2022, some students attended Washington University in St. Louis, Cornell University, University of Notre Dame, University of California: Los Angeles and University of California: Berkeley.
04.
What is the application requirement for Cretin Derham Hall?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Cretin Derham Hall’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Cretin Derham Hall’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Cretin Derham Hall in 2024 is $23,000, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@amerigoeducation.com .
06.
Where is Cretin Derham Hall located?
Cretin Derham Hall is located in the State of Minnesota of USA. The closest major city is Minneapolis, which is about 6 miles away from school. Most families can choose Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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How popular is Cretin Derham Hall on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Cretin Derham Hall is among the most popular schools, within top 404 for all schools on FindingSchool.

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How to start with an application with Cretin Derham Hall?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Cretin Derham Hall. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Cretin Derham Hall’s official site: https://www.cretin-derhamhall.org or call them at 651-690-2443.
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Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Cretin Derham Hall?
Yes, here are few: Minnehaha Academy, St. Croix Academy and Trinity School at River Ridege.

The closest major city is Minneapolis. You can find out more schools near Minneapolis here.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Cretin Derham Hall?
The overall rating for Cretin Derham Hall is A.

The section ratings of Cretin Derham Hall are:
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A- for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
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