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Salem Lutheran School

6411 E Frank Lane, Orange, CA, 92869-0926 -

School Notes Overview:

Salem Lutheran School is situated in the eastern part of Orange County in the City of Orange. Nestled in the foothills of the Santiago Hills, Salem Lutheran School is part of a unique community that preserves a rural atmosphere while only being three miles from three major freeways. Salem Lutheran School is a faith based school where children can grow in Christian faith and character; spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and in discipleship for the Lord. Salem Lutheran School views each child as a special gift from God, endowed distinctive in nature and ability, dearly loved and redeemed by God through Jesus Christ. A rich and diverse educational experience at Salem will passionately pursue excellence, cultivating a learning environment that enables each child to fully develop his/her unique God-given gifts and abilities. The school believes that through this teaching, in a safe and caring environment, each child will show Christian love through a positive and loving attitude towards others, both in the classroom and in activities away from school. ...

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School Overview:

	Salem Lutheran School
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) National Lutheran Schools Accreditation Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES)
Religious Affiliation	Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	mild learning differences supported through a full time resource program
Year Founded	1975
County	Orange County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	549 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	8%	40%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 125 students
	Kind - 38 students
	Grade 1 - 42 students
	Grade 2 - 42 students
	Grade 3 - 45 students
	Grade 4 - 48 students
	Grade 5 - 52 students
	Grade 6 - 53 students
	Grade 7 - 54 students
	Grade 8 - 50 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	19 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	65%
Classroom dress code	Formal (Dress code through private vendor)
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:29	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Feb. 9 / Aug. 23
Yearly Tuition Cost	$5,400
Tuition Notes	Tuition includes a fully integrated technology program with students in grades 3-8 working in a one-to-one lap top environment, sports and music, instructional aides in all grades.
% on Financial Aid	10%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$1,000
Head of School	Philip Duerr
Admissions Director	Tana Spencer
Sport
Total Sports Offered	4
	Sports
	Basketball	Football
	Track and Field	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	4
	Extracurriculars
	Art	Music-choral
	golf	chess

School Notes:

Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the National Lutheran Schools Association (NLSA); 21st century skills developed in a one-to-one laptop program grades 3-8; Co-curricular programs include sports, art, and music; Feeder school to Lutheran High School of Orange County; Full time Resource Program; Opportunity for service projects to the local and greater community
Profile last updated: 03/16/2009

In the News:

Vandals who put anarchy symbols on lockers come forward (Orange County Register)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 01:29:05 am
Police say youths agreed to pay $200 to Christian school to resolve case.
Immanuel Lutheran girls are new national champs (Daily Herald)
posted on March 30, 2009 at 01:40:34 pm
Immanuel Lutheran School in Palatine can add another national title to its record books. The Bobcat basketball team won the 2009 Girls' Grade School Lutheran National Championship Sunday night, beating Salem Lutheran School from Orange, Ca.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (92869)	School Zip (92869)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	37,900 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	43%	32%
Population Average Age	35 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	3.2 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$74,117	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.2 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	32 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	80% / 20%	55% / 45%