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Christ Lutheran School

7929 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA, 91941-0919 -

School Notes Overview:

Christ Lutheran School is a place of excellence. Christ Lutheran School has been a part of the La Mesa community for 50 years. In 2009 Christ Lutheran School moved into a beautiful, brand-new school facility. Students at Christ Lutheran School are challenged to grow in their academic pursuits. We encourage this through a rigorous academic program and by holding students accountable. By equipping students with organizational and problem-solving skills, we prepare them for future academic success. Come and discover the spirit that defines us! Arrange for a visit and tour today....

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Upcoming Events:

Open House - Wed., January 13, 2010 - get more information!

School Overview:

	Christ Lutheran School
School Membership(s)	Other religious school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1959
County	San Diego County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	220 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	18%	40%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 50 students
	Kind - 21 students
	Grade 1 - 10 students
	Grade 2 - 10 students
	Grade 3 - 18 students
	Grade 4 - 16 students
	Grade 5 - 24 students
	Grade 6 - 20 students
	Grade 7 - 28 students
	Grade 8 - 23 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	14 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	75%
Average Class Size	24
Classroom dress code	Casual (modest, neat, conservative, clean)
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:22	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Feb. 28 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$5,995
Tuition Notes	Christ Lutheran Church member and sibling discounts available. Different tuition scale for preschool, kindergarten and upper grades.
% on Financial Aid	20%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$2,000
Acceptance Rate	90%
Head of School	Xavria Schwarz
Admissions Director	Linda Turner
Sport
Total Sports Offered	2
	Sports
	Basketball	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	6
	Extracurriculars
	Electronic News	Handbell Choir
	Private Music Lessons	Student Government
	Voice Choir	Yearbook

School Notes:

Christ Lutheran School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA). All of the full-time teaching staff at Christ Lutheran School hold bachelor's degrees and credentials in education and 75% of our teaching staff hold master's degrees. Our teachers are synodically trained, called workers of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
Profile last updated: 09/04/2009

In the News:

Rummage sale is just in time (San Diego Union-Tribune)
posted on June 13, 2009 at 09:13:46 am
The annual rummage sale last weekend at Christ Lutheran Church in La Mesa had special significance this year. The church's K-8 school, which turned 50 last year, moved into a new $5.3 million, three-level building in January.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (91941)	School Zip (91941)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	44,651 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	40%	32%
Population Average Age	38 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$45,916	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.9 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	46 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	56% / 44%	55% / 45%