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Located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in the heart of the Twin Cities, Minnesota, Cretin-Derham Hall is a National Blue Ribbon school that offers students a supportive environment with a rigorous academic program and a wide array of extracurriculars. Founded in 1871, CDH is one of the oldest schools in the state. Though rich in tradition and history, CDH is also an innovative school with state-of-the-art facilities, including science labs equipped with digital microscopes and 3D printers and classrooms equipped with LCD projectors and Apple TVs. CDH offers an award-winning curriculum with 170+ courses that allow students to pursue their interests and reach their potential. The school’s business curriculum connects students with local professionals and enables students to develop and apply real-world skills. The school also features a successful athletics program and a highly-praised arts program.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$27,000
Enrollment
936
International Students
3%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
83%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:12
AP
20
Average SAT Score
1345
Average ACT Score
30
Class Size
19
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #6 | University of Chicago | 2 |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 1 |
| #9 | Johns Hopkins University | 2 |
| #9 | Northwestern University | 5 |
| LAC #2 | Amherst College | 2 |
| #13 | Dartmouth College | 1 |
| #14 | Brown University | 2 |
| #17 | Cornell University | 3 |
| #19 | University of Notre Dame | 13 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2024-2025)Number of students who took AP tests
209
Number of tests taken
627
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Chemistry
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Computer Science A
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Environmental Science
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Statistics
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Chemistry
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Computer Science A
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Environmental Science
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Statistics
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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Human Geography
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Psychology
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Chinese Language and Culture
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Microeconomics
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English Language and Composition
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French Language and Culture
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Physics 1
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Physics 2
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African American Studies
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Macroeconomics
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AP Equivalent and Beyond
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Honors English 10
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United States Literature/Composition - Honors
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Geometry
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College Algebra
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Precalculus Algebra
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Precalculus Trigonometry
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Honors English 10
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United States Literature/Composition - Honors
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Geometry
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College Algebra
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Precalculus Algebra
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Precalculus Trigonometry
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Statistics (College Level)
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Calculus I Honors
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Algebra II/Trig Honors
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Analysis Honors
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Biology Honors
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Chemistry Honors
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Physics Honors
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Environmental Science Honors
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Human Anatomy & Physiology Honors
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Science and Engineering (STEM) Honors
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AP Biology - Honors
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AP Chemistry - Honors
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AP Physics C - Honors
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AP Human Geography - Honors
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AP United States History - Honors
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AP Microeconomics - Honors
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AP U.S. Government - Honors
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AP Psychology - Honors
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International Relations - Honors
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Women’s Studies - Honors
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Senior Interdisciplinary Symposium (Spectrum) - Honors
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French 3 - Honors
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French 4 - Honors
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AP French Language and Culture - Honors
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Spanish 3 - Honors
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Honors Band
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Ceramics III - Honors
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Photo III - Honors
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Advanced Entrepreneurship - Honors
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Composition I (College Writing)
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Composition II (College Writing)
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American Literature (College Credit)
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Introduction to Literature (College Credit)
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General Biology
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General Chemistry
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Physics (College Level / UMN CIS)
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Human Anatomy & Physiology (College Credit)
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Introduction to Business
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Financial Accounting
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Criminal Justice
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Cultural Anthropology
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Education Foundations / Introduction to Education
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Public Speaking / Communication
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Introduction to Computer Science
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Engineering Fundamentals
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Data / Applied Math Courses
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Dance
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American Football
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Golf
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Dance
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American Football
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Golf
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Gymnastics
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Ice Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Wrestling
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Diving
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Ultimate Frisbee
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Band
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Bowling Club
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Chess
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Choir
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Close-Up
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Cooking Club
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Band
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Bowling Club
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Chess
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Choir
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Close-Up
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Cooking Club
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Engineering Club
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Friendship Club
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Green Team
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Intramural Badminton
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Intramural Basketball
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League
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Investment Club
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JROTC
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Knowledge Bowl
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Link Crew
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Mandarin Club
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Math Team
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Mock Trial
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Model United Nations
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National Honor Society
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Newspaper (Chronicle)
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Political Affairs Club
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PRIDE
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Relay for Life
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Robotics Team
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Science Olympiad
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Ski/Snowboarding Club
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Speech Team
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Student Council
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Table Tennis
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Theater
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Trap Shooting
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Ultimate Frisbee
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Yearbook
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Arts
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Acting
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Band
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Chamber Choir
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Choir
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Music Theory
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Theater
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Acting
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Band
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Chamber Choir
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Choir
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Music Theory
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Theater
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Drawing
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Graphic Design
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Jewelry Design
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Painting
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Photography
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Printmaking
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Choral
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Music
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Yearbook
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Tech Theater
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Musical Theatre
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Singing
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Frequently Ask Questions about Cretin Derham Hall
Tell me a bit about Cretin Derham Hall.
Cretin Derham Hall is Co-ed private day school located in Minnesota, US. It was founded 1871 , and currently has about 936 students, 3.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit https://www.cretin-derhamhall.org.
For more official information, please visit https://www.cretin-derhamhall.org.
Does Cretin Derham Hall have rigorous academic requirements?
Cretin Derham Hall is offering 20 AP courses.
Cretin Derham Hall also have 83% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Cretin Derham Hall also have 83% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Cretin Derham Hall students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 4.61% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 2.63% go to top 25, and about 0.44% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
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, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Cretin Derham Hall?
The day tuition for Cretin Derham Hall in 2024 is
$27,000 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@amerigoeducation.com .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@amerigoeducation.com .
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.
How popular is Cretin Derham Hall on the 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 368 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Cretin Derham Hall has been favorited by 43 users.
Also Cretin Derham Hall has been favorited by 43 users.
How do I complete an application for 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.
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.
Are there additional schools that are located 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.
The closest major city is Minneapolis. You can find out more schools near Minneapolis here.
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:
A for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Cretin Derham Hall are:
A for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Minneapolis, located in Minnesota, forms the "Twin Cities" with nearby St. Paul. The city is known for its beautiful parks, lakes, and the scenic Mississippi River that runs through it. Minneapolis boasts a vibrant cultural scene, with landmarks such as the Walker Art Center, a renowned contemporary art museum, and the adjacent Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, home to the iconic "Spoonbridge and Cherry" by Claes Oldenburg. The city also features a thriving arts district, numerous theaters, and diverse dining options, making it a hub for creativity and outdoor recreation.
Population (2022)
382,605
Cost of Living
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Nearby Airport
Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport
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