Totino-Grace High School

What Totino-Grace High School does

Totino-Grace High School is a private, nonprofit Catholic college-preparatory high school located at 1350 Gardena Avenue NE in Fridley, Minnesota, operating as an educational ministry of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Founded in 1966 as Archbishop Grace High School and renamed in 1980 to honor a $1 million benefaction from Jim and Rose Totino, the school formally declared itself Lasallian in 1997, aligning its mission and pedagogy with the worldwide Lasallian network that teaches over one million students across roughly 80 countries. It serves students in grades 9-12, drawing from more than 100 different feeder schools across public, private, charter, Montessori, and international segments in the Twin Cities metro, plus a small international student cohort housed through a $1,200-per-month homestay program.

The core educational product is a four-year college-preparatory curriculum with 100% graduation and 98% immediate college matriculation rates, delivered through a 13:1 student-to-teacher ratio and an average class size of 22. The academic portfolio is differentiated by signature programs including the three-course E3 Engineering Institute (covering CAD, machining, and project-based design), the Kathleen Murphy Scholars honors program, a Fine Arts Endorsement spanning visual arts, theater, music, and digital arts, and an Industrial Arts department that pairs traditional shop practices with digital fabrication. College credit is offered through partnerships with the University of Minnesota (College in the Schools) and St. Mary's University of Minnesota (PACC). Campus life is anchored by a Campus Ministry program rooted in the Five Core Lasallian Principles, an athletics program sanctioned by MSHSL, performing arts (instrumental music, vocal music, theater, show choir), and student-support services including a Learning Pathways/Learning Lab for students with special needs. Student technology provisioning is standardized on MacBook Air M1 laptops bundled with Google Workspace and AppleCare under a $400 annual fee.

Totino-Grace generates revenue primarily through tuition ($19,500 per student for the 2026-2027 school year) billed under multi-cadence subscription plans (11, 9, 4, 2, or 1 payment per year), supplemented by a $300 re-enrollment fee, $100 graduation fee, technology and activity fees (including $500 hockey and $450-$700 show choir), transportation subscriptions ($600 first child / $200 each additional sibling on the school's own route), Metro Transit passes at $91 per quarter, $1,200-per-month homestay fees for international students, and a development program anchored by the Totino-Grace Gala, Eagle Shoot, Giving Day, 1966 Club, Angel Outreach, and planned giving. Over 40% of the student body receives tuition assistance, with more than $1 million awarded annually and administered through Tuition Aid Data Services (TADS). Governance rests with a lay Board of Directors led by co-chairpersons Jean Nickman and Jamie Woell, with operational leadership under President Dr. Craig Junker, Principal Cheri Broadhead, CFO Matt Ksepka, and VP for Advancement Shannon Hartinger.

Name

Totino-Grace High School

Legal name

Totino-Grace High School

Website

https://totinograce.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Totino-Grace High School is a private Catholic Lasallian college-preparatory school in Fridley, Minnesota, serving grades 9-12 students from the Twin Cities through a 13:1 teacher ratio, signature engineering and fine arts programs, and a homestay program for international students.

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HQ city

Minnesota City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments of $19,500 per student annually for the 2026-2027 school year. Families can choose from multiple payment plan options including 11, 9, 4, 2, or 1 payment(s) annually.
2. Technology and Activity Fees: Annual Technology Fee of $400 covers MacBook Air laptops, Google suite, AppleCare coverage, protective case, laptop bag, Wi-Fi access, on-site tech support, repairs and maintenance. Additional fees for hockey ($500) and show choir ($450-$700).
3. Transportation Services: Totino-Grace offers morning bus routes at $600 for first child and $200 for additional siblings, providing transportation from northwest areas of the Twin Cities.
4. Homestay Program: International students can participate in homestay arrangements at $1,200 per month, providing room, board, and guardianship services.
5. Fundraising and Donations: The school generates revenue through various fundraising events including the Totino-Grace Gala, Eagle Shoot, Giving Day, and angel outreach programs. The 1966 Club and planned giving programs also contribute.

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Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Totino-Grace High School delivers a four-year college-preparatory Catholic secondary education for grades 9-12 in the Lasallian tradition, anchored by a 13:1 student-to-teacher ratio and signature academic programs (E3 Engineering Institute, Kathleen Murphy Scholars, Fine Arts Endorsement, Industrial Arts, Learning Support). The offering includes daily on-campus instruction at the Fridley campus, athletics, performing arts, campus ministry, college counseling, summer camps, and student transportation services across the Twin Cities. International students are served through an I-20 program and homestay arrangements, and more than $1 million in annual tuition assistance extends access to over 40% of enrolled families.

Product overview

Totino-Grace High School is a Catholic Lasallian high school offering a comprehensive college-preparatory education through a single unified program. The school's core educational product is supplemented by signature programs including the E3 Engineering Institute, Kathleen Murphy Scholars, and Fine Arts programs. Additional offerings span athletics, performing arts, campus ministry, industrial arts, learning support services, and summer camps. The institution serves approximately 600-800 students and is accredited by Cognia.

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Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduation rate with 98% college matriculation immediately after graduation; 90% attend four-year institutions
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Lasallian Network of SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997Totino-Grace declared itself a Lasallian School in 1997, becoming part of a worldwide network with approximately 3,500 Brothers and 93,000 lay colleagues teaching more than one million students in 80 countries. The Lasallian educational mission emphasizes providing educational opportunities to all young people, developing strong faith life, creating nurturing community, and serving those in need.
• Christian Brothers (De La Salle Brothers)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1965The Christian Brothers accepted responsibility for administration of the school in 1965. St. John Baptist de La Salle founded the order, and Lasallian educators believe that to touch the hearts of children is the greatest miracle of all.
• School Sisters of Notre DamecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1965The School Sisters of Notre Dame joined the Christian Brothers in overseeing the administration of the school when it opened in 1966. Blessed Theresa Gerhardinger founded the order, and their charism continues to influence the school's educational approach.
• St. Mary's University of MinnesotasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough the Program for Advanced College Credit (PACC), Totino-Grace students may earn three college credits per course at $75 per credit. Students may earn college credit in Honors Introduction to Theology (3 credits).
• University of Minnesota - College in the Schools (CIS)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerJuniors and seniors can earn college credits through U of M CIS program including: CIS Introduction to Literature: Poetry, Drama, & Narrative; CIS University Writing; CIS/AP Calculus AB; CIS Statistics; CIS Physics; CIS US History; CIS African American Studies; CIS Intermediate French I.
• Tuition Aid Data Services (TADS)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationTADS is the company used by Totino-Grace to determine a family's level of financial need. TADS collects financial information including income, assets, and expenses to assist with equitable distribution of financial aid funds.
• Archdiocese of St. Paul and MinneapoliscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTotino-Grace is an educational ministry of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and shares in the teaching mission of the Catholic Church. The school follows USCCB guidelines and is subject to Archdiocesan rules and regulations.

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Recent moves7 records

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