Lutheran High & Jr High School

3411 N Alpine Road, Rockford, IL, 61114-0611
Tel: (815)877-9551
Grades: PK - 12 | 855 students
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Rockford Lutheran is the school where students of all faiths, ethnicities and national origin can find academic challenge and perform to their potential. It's also where they can explore their God given talents with a broad range of athletics and extracurricular activities. Rockford Lutheran offers: • six year study in French, German, Mandarin, Russian, and Spanish – with Spanish offered in PreK through high school • Music, Art and Drama from grade PreK through high school • more than 70% of Junior and Senior High students participate in extracurricular activities • computer courses from grade school through high school • Athletics Grades 5 and 6 compete in Rock Valley Lutheran Athletic Conference Junior High compete in Northern Conference Senior High compete in Big Northern Conference

School Overview:
Lutheran High & Jr High School
School Membership(s) Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)
Other religious school association(s)
Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1964
Student Body
Total Students 855 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 9% (IL School Avg.: 30%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 72 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 35%
Average Class Size 22 students
Number of AP Courses 10 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus AB AP Chemistry
AP English Literature and Composition AP Physics II
AP Statisitcs AP U.S. History
Bio 110: Principles of Biology (Dual Credit) Chem 115: General Chemistry (Dual Credit)
Phy 110: Principles of Physics (Dual Credit) Span 102: Beginning Spanish II (Dual Credit)
Average SAT score 1785
Average ACT score 24
Classroom dress code Casual
(Dress policy in effect)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Please contact the school for current tuition rates and tuition assistance at 815-877-9551, ext. 158.
% on Financial Aid 35%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,100
Acceptance Rate 90%
Admissions Director Sue Woolbright
Admissions Associate Pamela Kellen
Sports
Total Sports Offered 13 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Bowling Cheering
Cross Country Football
Golf Soccer
Softball Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Wrestling

School Notes:

  • Rockford Lutheran is the provider of an exceptional college prepatory education in a safe, Christian environment. Open to all faiths, Rockford Lutheran School prepares students to become the leaders of tomorrow. From preschool to 12th grade Rockford Lutheran offers an accelerated honors program with exceptional athletic and award winning fine art programs including drama, choir, band and orchestra.

    • Profile last updated: 01/28/2013

Nearby Schools:

Lutheran High & Jr High School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Northridge KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 0.7 mi. away
Allegro Academy
Gr. PK-8 | 0.7 mi. away
St Bridget School
Gr. K-9 | 1.5 mi. away
Rockford Lutheran Academy
Gr. PK-5 | 1.5 mi. away
Holy Family Catholic School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.6 mi. away

View all schools in: Rockford, Winnebago County, Zip 61114

School Reviews:

  • Recommended February 14,2013 - I have two boys attending Rockford Lutheran Academy and I am very pleased with the education they are receiving. The teachers are wonderful to them and they are both challenged academically. There is homework almost every night but overall we are very happy with the school and can comfortably recommend it to anyone. Well worth the money.*-Posted by Parent *

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