Lustre Christian High School
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 and Association of Christian Schools, International.
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.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12
- Students: 32 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $9,600
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: Aug. 1 / Jan. 4 / rolling
Top Rankings
Lustre Christian High School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 309 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Affordability
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
9-12
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1949
1907
Campus Size
30 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
32 students
300 students
% Students of Color
10%
25%
% International Students
5%
20%
% Students Boarding
10%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(clothing needs to be in good condition with no tears or rips, no inappropriate logos, specific dress clothes may be required for music concerts or by coaches for game days. )
(clothing needs to be in good condition with no tears or rips, no inappropriate logos, specific dress clothes may be required for music concerts or by coaches for game days. )
Casual
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
17%
70%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$0.6 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$9,600
(includes tuition and room & board fees)
(includes tuition and room & board fees)
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$32,900
Tuition international students
$12,000
$54,500
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Aug. 1 / Jan. 4 / rolling
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
70%
58%
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
4
16
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
6
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Drama Club, National Honor Society, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Pep Band, Schmeckfest
Drama Club, National Honor Society, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Pep Band, Schmeckfest
School Notes
- Lustre Christian High School accreditations: MHSA (Montana High School Association), ACSI Member (Association Christian School International)
Profile last updated: 03/23/2022
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