Lumen Christi High School vs. Holy Rosary Academy
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Lumen Christi High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alaska for:
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Holy Rosary Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alaska for:
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Overview
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.
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 +.
Grades Offered
7-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
n/a
Year Founded
1996
1987
Students Body
Total Students
141 students
139 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
36%
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
21
9
Grade 8 Students
20
16
Grade 9 Students
31
9
Grade 10 Students
23
9
Grade 11 Students
26
9
Grade 12 Students
20
10
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
24 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
30%
Average Class Size
18
11
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:6
Average SAT score
1210
1231
Classroom Dress Code
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.)
Formal
(Uniform required)
(Uniform required)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Aug. 1 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,000
$8,750
Tuition Notes
n/a
K-12: Full $8,750; Reduced w/ CARS $5,875
PreK 4 : $6,200
% on Financial Aid
15%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$1,591
Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
Anne Gore
Carolina Alberton
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band, Choir, Debate, Drama Club, National Honor Society Chapter, Student Government, Yearbook
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