Ascension Lutheran School
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 32 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,570
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Ascension Lutheran School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1974 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 32 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| % Students of Color | 61% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,570 |
| % on Financial Aid | 15% |
| Acceptance Rate | 99% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Andrew Plocher, Principal |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball |
School Notes
- Ascension Lutheran School and Preschool is maintained by the congregation of Ascension Lutheran Church. Our school’s purpose is to assist parents in their God-given obligation to bring up their children in the “training and instruction of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4)
- We strive to help parents in raising Christ-centered, well educated members of our society, with a solid foundation based on Christian values.
- We offer a well-rounded, high quality education, all in a safe, family-oriented environment.
- Ascension Lutheran School offers both an elementary program for grades K-6 and Junior High program for grades 7-8.
- The basis of our education is a Christ-centered
- approach to all areas of our students’ lives.
- We provide daily instruction in God’s Word as well as a well-rounded curriculum including science, mathematics, phonics, reading, English, social studies, US history, spelling, handwriting, music, art, and physical education.
- These subjects are taught in light of the principles set forth in God’s Word.
- All staff members of Ascension Lutheran Preschool meet the proper requirements of the state of California in early childhood education.
- This includes being well trained in areas of preventative health and safety practices.
- Teachers and staff at Ascension Lutheran Preschool make it a priority to
- understand the development of young children.
- In this way, we are able to
- provide a program that reflects the developmental level of each child, enriching the child’s life with valuable educational
- experiences. We provide a program that reflects the developmental level of each child through active and quiet times; individual, small,
- and large group activities; and indoor and outdoor play.
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