St. Lawrence Seminary High School vs. Wisconsin Lutheran High School
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St. Lawrence Seminary High School
301 Church Street
Mt. Calvary, WI 53057, United States of America
Mt. Calvary, WI 53057, United States of America
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
(2)
330 N. Glenview Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53213, United States of America
Milwaukee, WI 53213, United States of America
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St. Lawrence Seminary High School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 271 schools) for:
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Wisconsin Lutheran High School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 271 schools) for:
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Overview
St. Lawrence Seminary High School is a Catholic, residential, college preparatory high school operated by the Capuchin Franciscans of the Province of St. Joseph.
St. Lawrence's mission is to provide each student with the education that will help them succeed in college and prepare them for a life of service, whether as a priest, religious or layperson.
Their programs are aimed at the holistic formation of the individual, addressing the spiritual, intellectual, social, and personal aspects of their being.
St. Lawrence offers a wide variety of college preparatory classes, ministry opportunities, sports, and other co-curricular activities.
For over 160 years, St. Lawrence Seminary High School has provided students from across the United States and around the world a nurturing, living Catholic environmnet in which they can grow and mature into well-rounded men of faith.
Wisconsin Lutheran High School (WLHS) is a prestigious, multi-ethnic, Christian boarding and day school located in the outer limits of the largest city in Wisconsin, Milwaukee and 1.5 hour drive from Chicago, Illinois.
The school offers more than 145 courses, including 20 AP and College Credit courses, Advanced and Honors courses, a large selection of high school and college dual credit online courses, and options to take courses at a local liberal arts college.
Teachers with advanced degrees specializing in their fields challenge students through a rigorous curriculum focusing on 21st century learning objectives, student-centered instruction, critical thinking, and authentic assessments.
Faith based values creates an environment of safety, positive peer pressure, and acceptance of the unique characteristics and talents of all students.
Focusing on preparing future leaders, WLHS rounds out student academic life with award winning sports teams and fine arts programs, successful leadership and volunteer organizations, and more than 60 clubs and competitive academic teams.
Nine international and nine USA volunteer trips a year provide cross-cultural education and leadership opportunities equipping students to make an impact in their world.
Award winning Art and Music Program Graduates attend top ranked US and worldwide colleges and universities.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
School Type
All-boys
Co-ed
Year Founded
1860
1903
Campus Size
150 acres
13 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
140
938
% Students of Color
75%
40%
% International Students
25%
8%
% Students Boarding
100%
10%
Average SAT Score
1180
1270
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
n/a
1218 - 1463
Average ACT score
24
n/a
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
Average Class Size
13
19
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
4
30
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
40%
66%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
n/a
$13 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$18,500
$25,800
Merit Scholarships Offered
n/a
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
No
Yes
SSAT Required
Yes
No
Acceptance Rate
89%
70%
Director of Admissions
Francisco Sauceda
Brad Wetzel , USA Admissions
Associate Director of Admissions
n/a
Eric Duwe, International
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
4
30
Sport
Total Sports Offered
12
16
Sports
BaseballBasketball
BowlingCross Country Running
EsportsGolf
SoccerTennis
TrackTrack and Field
VolleyballWrestling
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country Running
DanceEsports
FootballGolf
Rock ClimbingSoccer
SoftballSwimming and Diving
TrackTrack and Field
VolleyballWrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
17
48
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Anime ClubArt Club
Computer Science ClubCooking Club
HilltopicsHilltopper Connect
International ClubMath Team
National Honor SocietyReading Club
Service ProjectsStudent Government
Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoir
ForensicsTheater
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
American Student Mentors to New International StudentsAnime Club
AquaponicsArt Club
Book ClubCivil Rights Club
Competitive Chess TeamCompetitive Esports Team
Competitive Robotics TeamCooking Club
Culture ClubDrama Club
Fashion ClubFuture Business Leaders of America
Girls UnitedInternational and American Student Club
Investment ClubJazz Ensemble
Leadership Training ProgramMath Track Competitive Team
Mission TripsMusical Theatre
Orchestra (Pit)Percussion Ensemble
Robotics TeamSaxophone Ensemble
Service LearningShow Choir
Steel BandStock Club
Student CouncilStudent Newspaper
Tech TeamTutoring Club
ViTech FundWoodwind Ensemble
Yearbook Staff
Arts and Music Programs:
BandBrass Ensemble
ChoirColor Guard
ForensicsK-pop Club
Marching BandNational Honor Society
Service Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Rock ClimbingTrap Shooting