At A Glance

Welcome to Totino-Grace High School. Our mission is to provide a highly personal educational experience that encourages and challenges students to achieve their maximum potential. Guided by the teachings of St. John Baptist de La Salle, our dedicated teachers and staff strive to touch the hearts and minds of our students, inspiring them to surpass their own expectations, achieve academic success, and experience spiritual growth.

Totino-Grace welcomes students of diverse backgrounds academically, economically, and culturally. Our broad range of distinctive programs provides a wealth of opportunities for students to discover and showcase their unique gifts and talents. From service to athletics and performing arts to academics, Totino-Grace programs and activities have built a tradition of excellence.

History

Totino-Grace is a Catholic High School established in 1966 by the Christian Brothers and the School Sisters of Notre Dame.

Enrollment

• 803 students
• 11% students of color
• 88% Catholic
• 26% come to TG from public schools

Student/Teacher Ratio

• 14:1

Average Class Size

• 22

Faculty

• 67 teachers
• 75% have advanced degrees
• 34% have over 20 years of experience at TG
• 13% are alumni

Graduates

• 97% pursue post-secondary education
• An average of $2 million offered annually in scholarships to graduates

Test Scores College Placement Samples

• ACT average score: 24.4
• 98% of seniors in Class of 2009 took the ACT
• Advanced Placement testing
  • In 2009, our students took 181 AP tests

College Placement Samples
(Refer to document on right side of this page)

Academics/Curriculum

• 206 course offerings
• 3 course levels available: AP & Honors, College Prep, Basic
• Advanced Placement courses:
  
  • Calculus AB
  • English Literature
  • Spanish Literature
  • Spanish Language
  • US History
  • US Government and Politics
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
    
• 4 courses for college credit through St. Mary’s University, MN
  • Honors Theology
  • College Prep Writing
  • Honors Calculus I
  • Honors Calculus II
• Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)

Commitment to Technology

• 3 computer labs
• 2 mobile computer labs
• Video editing equipment
• Interactive student response systems
• Interactive whiteboards
• Every classroom equipped with CPU and display capabilities
• T1 high-speed network throughout entire campus
• Laptops available for checkout

Athletics and Co-Curricular Activities

• 92% student involvement
• 80% of students involved in 2 or more activities
• 24 varsity sports
• 23 State Championships since 2000
• Multiple freshmen teams
• Intramural sports
• 45 co-curricular activities
• Outstanding Music and Theater Program
• 4 Theater Productions a Year
• Nationally Recognized Show Choir
• Nationally Recognized Concert Choir

Facilities

• Renovated Science Labs
• Library/Media Center
• 2 Gymnasiums
• Renovated Athletic Fields/Track
• Newly Completed Building Projects
  
  • Complete Renovation of Theater/Auditorium
  • New Art Studios
  • New Band and Choir Rooms
  • New Fitness Center/Weight Room
  • New Multipurpose/Wrestling Room