Wisconsin Lutheran High School
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 140 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 over 40 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.
Leadership Training Program Award winning sports teams More than 60 student co-curricular and activities offered
Award winning Art and Music Program Graduates attend top ranked US and worldwide colleges and universities.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
- Students: 885 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $24,800
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 19 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / Apr. 1 / rolling
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Top Rankings
Wisconsin Lutheran High School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 309 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Affordability
Offering Breadth
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1903
1907
Campus Size
13 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
885 students
300 students
% Students of Color
40%
25%
% International Students
8%
20%
% Students Boarding
10%
70%
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1218 - 1463
-
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
30
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
66%
70%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$13 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$24,800
(12,000 Residence Fee )
(12,000 Residence Fee )
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$33,250
% Students on Financial Aid
75%
40%
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Jan. 31 / Apr. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
70%
58%
Director of Admissions
Brad Wetzel , USA Admissions
Tamara Leyrer, International
Tamara Leyrer, International
Associate Director of Admissions
Eric Duwe, International Admis
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
30
17
Courses
Advanced Accounting, Advanced Fitness and Team Sports, Advanced Metals • Advanced Wood, AP Biology • AP Chemistry • AP Calculus AB • AP Calculus BC • AP Computer Science Principles • AP Economics • AP English Composition • AP English Literature • AP Physics • AP Psychology • AP Statistics • AP U.S. History, AP Visual Arts and Design • Advanced Ceramics 1 • Advanced Ceramics 2 • Advanced Painting • Advanced Painting 2, Honors Algebra 1 • Honors Algebra 2 • Honors Geometry • Honors Trigonometry, Honors Biology • Honors Chemistry, Honors English 9, Principles of Engineering Design
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
13
16
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
47
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
American Student Mentors to New International Students, Aquaponics, Art Club, Book Club, Civil Rights Club, Competitive Chess Team, Competitive Esports Team, Competitive Robotics Team, Cooking Club, Culture Club, Drama Club, Esports Competitive Team, Girls United, International and American Student Club, Investment Club, Jazz Ensemble, Leadership Training Program, Math Team, Math Track Competitive Team, Mission Trips, Musical Theatre, Orchestra (Pit), Percussion Ensemble, Robotics Team, Saxophone Ensemble, Service Learning, Show Choir, Steel Band, Stock Club, Student Council, Student Newspaper, Tech Team, Tutoring Club, ViTech Fund, Woodwind Ensemble, Yearbook Staff
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Brass Ensemble, Choir, Color Guard, Competitive Chess Team, Forensics, K-pop Club, Marching Band, National Honor Society, Service Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Trap Shooting
American Student Mentors to New International Students, Aquaponics, Art Club, Book Club, Civil Rights Club, Competitive Chess Team, Competitive Esports Team, Competitive Robotics Team, Cooking Club, Culture Club, Drama Club, Esports Competitive Team, Girls United, International and American Student Club, Investment Club, Jazz Ensemble, Leadership Training Program, Math Team, Math Track Competitive Team, Mission Trips, Musical Theatre, Orchestra (Pit), Percussion Ensemble, Robotics Team, Saxophone Ensemble, Service Learning, Show Choir, Steel Band, Stock Club, Student Council, Student Newspaper, Tech Team, Tutoring Club, ViTech Fund, Woodwind Ensemble, Yearbook Staff
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Brass Ensemble, Choir, Color Guard, Competitive Chess Team, Forensics, K-pop Club, Marching Band, National Honor Society, Service Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Trap Shooting
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- Over 100 year tradition of excellence in college preparation academics and fine arts with an award winning music program including 7 choirs, 4 bands, many musical ensembles, 2 major drama productions a year, and 3 large scale concerts
- More than 60 student activities which include co-curricular clubs, sports teams, competitive academic teams, and music choices
- 81% of AP student test scores receive qualifying scores for college credit
- Diversity in student body celebrated and part of mission statement
- WWW Volunteer Organization mobilizes over 120 students into volunteer and problem solving real life experiences locally, in the USA and worldwide
- Project Lead the Way Engineering Program - completion in program with qualifying scores gains colllege credit with US News and World Report ranked Milwaukee School of Engineering
- Excellent college counseling Guidance Department
- LD types supported: Yes
- Wisconsin Lutheran High School accreditations: National Council of Private School Accreditation;Wisconsin Religious and Independent Schools Accreditation; WELS School Accredit
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Kevin Zeitler ('07) - An American football guard for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). Zeitler was ranked No. 4 among guards available in the 2012 NFL Draft. First-round draft pick.
- Mark Wilson ('93) - Pro US golfer. Wilson won for the first time on the PGA Tour at the Honda Classic in March 2007.
Profile last updated: 03/07/2022
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