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LCHS stands for Lustre Christian High School. It is a unique educational institution because it serves as both a Christian high school for the community and as a qualified Christian boarding school. LCHS is equipped to meet the needs of most high school students and is accredited by the state of Montana. Its very rural location gives the students a unique opportunity to attend school free from distractions that many other schools or locations offer. LCHS offers a strong, basic, college prep high school program in a safe environment. Qualified, state-certified teachers are employed to serve the educational needs of all our students. Our teachers also have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and seek to embody the spirit of their faith into their instruction.
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Lustre Christian
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denom. / Christian | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1949 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 30 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 40 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 25% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 40% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 60% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1875 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 27 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 9 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 17% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $5,800 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $1,850 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $12,000 | $40,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | n/a | 33% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug. 1 / Nov. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Al Leland | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Daryl Toews | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 4 | 13 |
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| Basketball | Football | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 7 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Drama Productions | Honors Band | |
| Honors Choir | National Honor Society | |
| Outreach Team | Student Council | |
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School Notes:
- School accreditations: MHSA (Montana High School Association), ACSI Member (Association Christian School International)
- Profile last updated: 09/30/2011
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