Valley Lutheran High School vs. Michigan Lutheran Seminary
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Valley Lutheran High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
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Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Michigan Lutheran Seminary ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
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School History
Overview
At Valley Lutheran High School our mission is: preparing students for life, with Christ as our foundation!.
The special purpose of Michigan Lutheran Seminary is to train students for the public ministry of the gospel and to enroll them upon graduation at Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minnesota.
MLS has a single course of study which equips each student to meet the enrollment requirements of Martin Luther College.
The curriculum gives special emphasis to the study of God`s Word, and special attention to foreign languages and music.
It exceeds standards set by the state of Michigan for admission to college.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
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Year Founded
1977
1910
Students Body
Total Students
305 students
182 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
8%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
86
41
Grade 10 Students
79
49
Grade 11 Students
65
54
Grade 12 Students
75
38
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
21 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
95%
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Average Class Size
22
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Number of AP Classes
8
2
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:9
Average SAT score
1082
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Average ACT score
23
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,750
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Tuition Notes
Tuition rates vary based on family\'s affiliation with local Lutheran elementary grade schools and churches.
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% on Financial Aid
33%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
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Admissions Director
Amy Cooper
Prof. Andrew Naumann
Admissions Associate
Beth Prochnow
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
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Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Drama Club, Global Awareness Club, Key Club, Pep Club, Pom Pons, Stem Club, Student Council, ValleyBio, Vocal and Instrumental Music Ensembles, Yearbook
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