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Catholic high school

Cotter Schools

  • LocationWinona, MN
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades PK–12 · 897 students
Official website

Cotter High School (grades 9-12, part of Cotter Schools in Winona, MN) is an independent Catholic school. The school holds an all-school Mass on average once a month and a Friday morning Mass in Saint Mary of the Angels Chapel most weeks. Reconciliation services are held each semester. Students in grades 9-12 must complete 20 hours of community service each year, and service trips are offered with a Christian focus.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Friday8:00 AMSaint Mary of the Angels Chapel · Most Friday mornings; open to the whole Cotter community. Recorded as a weekly Friday Mass, not a daily Mass.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Campus Ministry - Cotter Schoolscotterschools.org/faithfully-serving/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Most Friday mornings we start our day with the Celebration of the Eucharist in the Saint Mary of the Angels Chapel at 8:00 a.m.”
    A Mass is held most Friday mornings at 8:00 a.m. in Saint Mary of the Angels Chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Cotter Schools, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miCatholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 0.1 mi1Saint Mary's Parish: 0.3 mi2St Casmirs: 0.6 mi3Cathedral of the Sacred Heart: 1.4 mi4Church of Saint John Nepomucene: 2.2 mi5Basilica of Saint Stanislaus Kostka: 2.2 mi6Campus Ministry, Cotter Schools: 0.0 miCotter Schools (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 0.1 mi
  2. Saint Mary's Parish — 0.3 mi · 1303 West Broadway Street, Winona
  3. St Casmirs — 0.6 mi
  4. Cathedral of the Sacred Heart — 1.4 mi
  5. Church of Saint John Nepomucene — 2.2 mi · 558 East Broadway Street, Winona
  6. Basilica of Saint Stanislaus Kostka — 2.2 mi · 625 East 4th Street, Winona

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

60 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (All-school Masses are held on average once a month, according to the campus ministry page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Cotter Schoolscotterschools.org/faithfully-serving/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We gather as a whole school community, on average, once a month for the Celebration of the Eucharist.”
      All-school Masses are held on average once a month.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (A Reconciliation Service is held each semester, which is a recurring pattern of a few times a year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Cotter Schoolscotterschools.org/faithfully-serving/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each semester we have a Reconciliation Service with the opportunity for individual confessions.”
      Reconciliation services with individual confession are held each semester.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses and reconciliation services are offered, and priests from the Winona community join for them.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Cotter Schoolscotterschools.org/faithfully-serving/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We gather as a whole school community, on average, once a month for the Celebration of the Eucharist.”
      All-school Masses are held on average once a month.
      “We are blessed to have numerous priests from the Winona community join us to offer this healing sacrament.”
      Priests from the Winona community offer the reconciliation services; no chaplain is named.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (The catalog lists Business Ethics, an ethics course offered at the high school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog - Cotter Schoolscotterschools.org/globally-learning/backtoschool/high-school-course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Business Ethics (C2C BUSN 2215)”
      The high school course catalog lists an ethics course, Business Ethics.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Power in Prayer (a student-led prayer group for grades 10-12) and the Campus Ministry club (grades 9-12) are listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry - Cotter Schoolscotterschools.org/faithfully-serving/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Power in Prayer is a student-led prayer group for Grades 10-12. They meet weekly during lunch in the Campus Ministry Office on Thursdays.”
      Power in Prayer is a weekly student-led prayer group for grades 10-12.
    2. Activities & Clubs - Cotter Schoolscotterschools.org/together-in-community/activities-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry For grades: 9-12 Season: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer”
      Campus Ministry is listed as a club for grades 9-12.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Grades 9-12 must complete 20 hours of community service each year, which is 80 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Cotter Schoolscotterschools.org/faithfully-serving/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each student is required to complete 20 hours of community service each year, with a minimum of 10 hours per semester.”
      Students in grades 9-12 are required to complete 20 hours of community service each year.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Off-campus service trips are offered each year (a weekend urban trip and summer mission trips).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Cotter Schoolscotterschools.org/faithfully-serving/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The purpose of our service trip experiences is to allow high school students to experience new cultures while providing service with a Christian focus.”
      The school runs a service and mission trip program for high school students with a Christian focus.
      “Friday morning to Sunday afternoon and takes place during the school year.”
      A weekend urban service trip (Weekend Urban Plunge) takes place during the school year.
      “Week service long trips from Sunday to Saturday. These trips take place during the summer, in mid-late July or early August.”
      Summer service mission trips are offered each summer.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • All-school Masses are held on average once a month and are open to parents and friends.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Cotter Schoolscotterschools.org/faithfully-serving/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We gather as a whole school community, on average, once a month for the Celebration of the Eucharist.”
      All-school Masses are held on average once a month.
  • Grades 9-12 must complete 20 hours of community service each year, and service trips with a Christian focus are offered.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Cotter Schoolscotterschools.org/faithfully-serving/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each student is required to complete 20 hours of community service each year, with a minimum of 10 hours per semester.”
      Students in grades 9-12 are required to complete 20 hours of community service each year.
      “The purpose of our service trip experiences is to allow high school students to experience new cultures while providing service with a Christian focus.”
      The school runs a service and mission trip program for high school students with a Christian focus.
  • Reconciliation services are held each semester.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Cotter Schoolscotterschools.org/faithfully-serving/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each semester we have a Reconciliation Service with the opportunity for individual confessions.”
      Reconciliation services with individual confession are held each semester.

Concerns

  • The regular weekly Mass found is on Friday mornings.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Cotter Schoolscotterschools.org/faithfully-serving/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Most Friday mornings we start our day with the Celebration of the Eucharist in the Saint Mary of the Angels Chapel at 8:00 a.m.”
      A Mass is held most Friday mornings at 8:00 a.m. in Saint Mary of the Angels Chapel.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Cotter Schools

  • Address: 1115 W. Broadway St., Winona, MN 55987
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 2 off campus, 4 location not published

Service 2

  • Weekend Urban PlungeOff campus
    Friday morning to Sunday afternoon, during the school year
    Weekend service trip to Minneapolis, St. Paul or Milwaukee, WI, with volunteering at local non-profits.
    cotterschools.org
  • Summer Mission TripsOff campus
    Mid-late July or early August, Sunday to Saturday
    Week-long service trips to Midwest locations, volunteering at local non-profits each day.
    cotterschools.org

Faith formation 4

  • Power in PrayerOn campus
    Thursdays, weekly at lunch
    Student-led prayer group for grades 10-12 that meets in the Campus Ministry Office.
    cotterschools.org
  • Thursday morning prayer assemblyOn campus
    Thursday mornings
    Assembly for grades 9-12 in the St. Cecilia Theatre for prayer and reflection on the Word of God, led by faculty, staff and students.
    cotterschools.org
  • Parents of PrayerOn campus
    Mondays at 2:45 pm
    Prayer group for parents in St. Joseph Chapel in St. Teresa Hall.
    cotterschools.org
  • Reconciliation Service
    Each semester
    Reconciliation service with the opportunity for individual confessions, with priests from the Winona community.
    cotterschools.org, cotterschools.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Campus Ministry club
    Listed as a club for grades 9-12 with Campus Ministry.
    cotterschools.org
  • Prayer Armies Knitting Group (Parmies)
    Listed as a club for grades 9-12.
    cotterschools.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Campus Ministry - Cotter Schoolscotterschools.org/faithfully-serving/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The purpose of Campus Ministry is to empower students to be disciples of Jesus Christ in the world today”
    Campus Ministry states its purpose as forming students as disciples of Jesus Christ.
    “Most Friday mornings we start our day with the Celebration of the Eucharist in the Saint Mary of the Angels Chapel at 8:00 a.m.”
    A Mass is held most Friday mornings at 8:00 a.m. in Saint Mary of the Angels Chapel.
    “The purpose of Campus Ministry is to empower students to be disciples of Jesus Christ in the world today”
    Campus Ministry states its purpose as forming students as disciples of Jesus Christ.
  2. President's Welcome - Cotter Schoolscotterschools.org/faithfully-serving/presidents-welcome · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Cotter Schools continues this mission as a unified Catholic learning community serving infants (6 weeks) through grade 12 on one campus.”
    Cotter Schools is one Catholic learning community serving infants through grade 12 on one campus.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
57 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.85%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.15.3 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of Winona-Rochester, MN
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)897
Students in grades 9–12275
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio15.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges85%
SettingTown

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Winona-Rochester

The Most Reverend Robert Barron, Bishop of Winona-Rochester

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Questions families ask

Is Cotter Schools a Catholic high school?
Yes. Cotter Schools is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Winona-Rochester.
Where is Mass celebrated at Cotter Schools?
Mass is listed at Saint Mary of the Angels Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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