Southwest Christian High School vs. Mayer Lutheran High School
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Southwest Christian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
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Mayer Lutheran High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
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Overview
Southwest Christian is an independent, evangelical Christian high school located in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis.
Their mission is to train students to think and act biblically toward their world in their academic, athletic, and artistic achievement.
Southwest offers a rigorous, college-prep education and emphasizes both personal discipleship and understanding the worldviews of our culture.
For a school of its size, SWCHS offers a comparatively large number of electives, varsity sports, and opportunities in fine arts, resulting in a highly-involved, well-rounded student body.
SWCHS draws students from over 25 different communities in the southwest metro of the Twin Cities.
Mayer Lutheran High School's mission is to Prepare the Next Generation of Christian Leaders.
Mayer Lutheran High School provides a vibrant Christian environment engaged in maximizing the potential within each of our students.
Mayer Lutheran High School encourages students to grow in their spiritual relationship with the Lord while providing a variety of opportunities that challenge students spiritually, physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. MLHS ensures a learning environment where school policy and values support educational excellence and Christian behavior. Our goal at MLHS is to develop our students here and to give them many opportunities for life after high. We encourage our students to be lifelong learners.
Mayer Lutheran High School is the clear choice for any family who wants their kids to receive a Biblically-based education so they can be strong future Christian leaders!
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences, Dyslexia
n/a
Year Founded
1996
1961
Students Body
Total Students
458 students
183 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
122
48
Grade 10 Students
122
51
Grade 11 Students
108
49
Grade 12 Students
106
35
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
18 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
66%
70%
Average Class Size
20
18
Number of AP Classes
21
8
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:16
1:10
Average ACT score
26
24
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Modesty is the rule)
(Modesty is the rule)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$13,570
$12,000
Tuition Notes
Financial aid is available.
Application Fee: $100
Registration Fee: $700
Graduation Fee: $100
Activities Fee (Per Sport): $190
% on Financial Aid
33%
60%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$4,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
95%
Admissions Director
Barb Rengel
Eric Turner
Sports
Total Sports Offered
20
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
13
8
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Clay Target Team, DECA, Drama, FIRST Robotics, Fishing Club, Hospitality Committee, National Art Society, National Honor Society, Praise and Worship Band, Service Committee, Social Committee, Spiritual Life Committee, Sports Committee
Active Christian Teens, Drama, Jazz Band, Knowledge Bowl/Quiz Bowl, National Honor Society, STEM/Robotics Club, Yearbook, Ysletta (Mexico) Mission Trip