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.
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Top Rankings
Wisconsin Lutheran High School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 309 schools) for:
Brad Wetzel , USA Admissions 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
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
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.
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