Garden Homes Lutheran School vs. Atonement Lutheran School
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School Overview
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Overview
Garden Homes Lutheran School (GHLS) is a licensed and accredited Evangelical Christian school that participates in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program. GHLS is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) school system--the 4th largest private/parochial school system in the United States.
The WELS international headquarters is located in Milwaukee, WI. GHLS's Christ-centered curriculum trains the whole child: mind, body, and soul.
Our high standards, no excuses approach is meshed with a loving, positive, and supportive school culture that nurtures students to use all their gifts to the glory of God. Our school vision statement is, "Every Student Loves, Learns, Laughs, and Leads.".
It is our vision that, to the Glory of God, Atonement Lutheran will be a high performing Christian school renowned as a destination spiritually, academically, and creatively and compelled by the love of Christ to be a unique partner in transforming our community.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
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No
Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1954
1930
Students Body
Total Students
280 students
424 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
16
-
Pre-K Students
34
36
Kindergarten Students
26
60
Grade 1 Students
23
41
Grade 2 Students
22
53
Grade 3 Students
24
45
Grade 4 Students
28
46
Grade 5 Students
26
27
Grade 6 Students
28
38
Grade 7 Students
30
49
Grade 8 Students
23
29
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
25 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
30%
50%
Average Class Size
23
27
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:23
1:17
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(uniforms are navy pants/skirts/sweaters; white button down shirts/blouses; black shoes and belts)
(uniforms are navy pants/skirts/sweaters; white button down shirts/blouses; black shoes and belts)
Formal
(school uniform)
(school uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,700
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Acceptance Rate
98%
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Admissions Director
John R. Wesenberg
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Arduino 101, Forensics Team, Hand Bell Choir, Junior Choir, Mindstorm Robotics Club, Student Council
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