Holy Rosary Academy vs. Lumen Christi High School
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Holy Rosary Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alaska for:
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Lumen Christi High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alaska for:
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Overview
Holy Rosary Academy is a Classical school in the Roman Catholic tradition, faithful to the See of Peter, founded and governed by Catholic laity.
Founded in the Marian Year 1987, and named in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary, it comprises both grammar and secondary education.
Holy Rosary Academy is accredited by NAPC*IS. 2022 Niche and USA Today Top Private High School in Alaska
Newman Society Award: H.S. School of Excellence. Member of Institute for Catholic Liberal Education (ICLE)
135 Total Enrollment Entrance test: Required. Financial Aid Awarded 2020-21: $50,000.
College Attendance: 100% of the last 3 graduating classes. College Scholarships offered: $1 million +.
Lumen Christi Catholic High School provides a rigorous Catholic education in a Christ-like environment to students in grades 7-12. We take pride in living our core values of Faith, Family, and Excellence on a daily basis. Our students learn to think critically, ethically and compassionately.
Our teachers help students achieve success by setting high standards and providing individual assistance. Over 80% of our students are involved in one or more extracurricular and co-curricular activities, including sports, campus ministry, yeabook, debate, choir, student government and National Honor Society. Our building includes a library, chemistry lab, a multipurpose room, and classrooms with computers and electronic Smartboards.
We have college-sized gymnasium that is large enough to seat 500.
Lumen Christi curriculum meets or surpasses all state requirements. Lumen is accredited through COGNIA, and is a proud member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
Grades Offered
PK-12
7-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1987
1996
Students Body
Total Students
139 students
141 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
5
-
Kindergarten Students
4
-
Grade 1 Students
9
-
Grade 2 Students
11
-
Grade 3 Students
11
-
Grade 4 Students
17
-
Grade 5 Students
12
-
Grade 6 Students
8
-
Grade 7 Students
9
21
Grade 8 Students
16
20
Grade 9 Students
9
31
Grade 10 Students
9
23
Grade 11 Students
9
26
Grade 12 Students
10
20
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
15 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
30%
90%
Average Class Size
11
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:9
Average SAT score
1231
1210
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform required)
(Uniform required)
Formal
(Uniform consisting of khaki pants and polo for boys, khaki pants or skirt and polo for girls.)
(Uniform consisting of khaki pants and polo for boys, khaki pants or skirt and polo for girls.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Aug. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,750
$10,000
Tuition Notes
K-12: Full $8,750; Reduced w/ CARS $5,875
PreK 4 : $6,200
n/a
% on Financial Aid
23%
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,591
$2,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
Admissions Director
Carolina Alberton
Anne Gore
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Band, Choir, Debate, Drama Club, National Honor Society Chapter, Student Government, Yearbook