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Lutheran High School

5200 S 6th St Frontage Rd E Springfield, IL 62703

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $9,100
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $9,100
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

Upcoming Events and News

  •  - 09/07/2026
    Springfield Lutheran High School has received a $6 million donation to kick start its capital campaign for a new, permanent campus. The donation, from a charitable trust at St. John's ...moreLutheran Church in Chatham, will bring "tremendous momentum to our building initiative," according to an announcement from principal Zach Klug and board chair George Perkins. hide
  •  - 06/18/2024
    Lutheran High school purchases 25 acres near Cherry Hills Church to build a new school.
  •  - 02/08/2024
    Plans for Lutheran High School

School Rankings

Lutheran High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowered by God, Lutheran High School builds a Christ-centered family to equip students spiritually, intellectually, and physically for service to God and society.

Student Body

Total Students
104 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
Average Class Size
15 students
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Calculus - dual creditGovernment - dual credit
Language & Composition - dual creditLiterature
Statistics - dual creditTrigonometry - dual credit
US History - dual credit
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
25%
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Michelle Cox
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
13 sports
Colors
Royal Blue and White
School Mascot
Crusaders

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Athletic LeadershipBass Fishing
Leadership GroupNational Honor Society
SADDScholastic Bowl
Speech TeamSpiritual Life Committee
Student Council

School Notes

  • Lutheran High School is fully registered and recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education.
  • This is accepted as accreditation for non-public schools in Illinois.
  • Lutheran High is also accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA).
  • Our mission reads: Empowered by God, Lutheran High School, Springfield, IL, builds a Christ-centered family to equip students spiritually, intellectually, and physically for service to God and society.
  • We believe that God wants each person to use the talents and gifts he has been given for His glory and our good.
  • We believe that the teenage years are periods of struggles with temptations, identity, individuality, self worth, family interrelationships, maturity, responsibility, and sexuality, all of which have a spiritual dimension.
  • We believe that the primary responsibility of Lutheran High School is to provide a quality, Christ-centered education through which the Holy Spirit can effectively move within the heart of the teens entrusted to our care.
  • Lutheran High School is fully registered and recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education. This is accepted as accreditation for non-public schools in Illinois. Lutheran High is also accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA). Our mission is to Empowered by God, Lutheran High School, Springfield, IL, builds a Christ-centered family to equip students spiritually, intellectually, and physically for service to God and society. We believe that God wants each person to use the talents and gifts he has been given for His glory and our good. We believe that the teenage years are periods of struggles with temptations, identity, individuality, self worth, family interrelationships, maturity, responsibility, and sexuality, all of which have a spiritual dimension. We believe that the primary responsibility of Lutheran High School is to provide a quality Christ-centered education through which the Holy Spirit can effectively move within the heart of the teens entrusted to our care.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lutheran High School cost?
Lutheran High School's tuition is approximately $9,100 for private students.
What schools are Lutheran High School often compared to?
Lutheran High School is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart Griffin High School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Lutheran High School?
The acceptance rate of Lutheran High School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.
What sports does Lutheran High School offer?
Lutheran High School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, E-sports, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball. Lutheran High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Lutheran High School?
The application deadline for Lutheran High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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