Concordia Academy, home of The Beacons, is a Christ-centered, loving, inspiring community that encourages all students in grades 9-12 to maximize their unique, God-given potential to achieve excellence.
Academic program highlights include a college-prep curriculum, over 90 on-campus college credits, an academic resource program, and the Vision4Life service-learning experience.
A wide range of athletics and arts options and daily opportunities for spiritual growth are also key components of our program.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,470
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Concordia Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1893
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 19, 2025
School Motto
Honor God Through Excellence
Student Body
Total Students
324 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
25 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
College American History I & II, College Calculus I & II, College Ceramics, College Database Design, College Drawing, College Graphic Design I, College Health & Human Movement, College Improv, College Intro to Business, College Intro to Chemistry, College Intro to Communications, College Intro to Literature, College Intro to Psychology, College Lifespan Development, College Public Speaking, College Writing, Intermediate College Spanish
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Dress code-not uniforms
School Colors
White, Green
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,470
Tuition Notes
Financial aid available to those who qualify.
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Ria Thurston
Admissions Associate
Kelsey Cocchiarella
Application URL
Endowment Size
$3 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
19 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Book Club, Chess Club, Concordia Student Activities Board, Creative Writing Club, Dirt Digger Plant Club, Global Partners, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Peer Support, Prayer Team, Robotics Team, STEM (Science and Math Program), Student Ambassadors, Tech Team, Youth In Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama, Worship Team
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Basketball, Weight Lifting
Book Club, Chess Club, Concordia Student Activities Board, Creative Writing Club, Dirt Digger Plant Club, Global Partners, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Peer Support, Prayer Team, Robotics Team, STEM (Science and Math Program), Student Ambassadors, Tech Team, Youth In Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama, Worship Team
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Basketball, Weight Lifting
School Notes
Concordia Academy offers a safe, caring, Christian environment with
a focused college preparatory curriculum for high school students
in grades 9-12. At CA, we know each child is unique, and it is our
job to help inspire excellence in those students while encouraging
and equipping each of them to be all that God intends them to be.
We're proud to offer
- Advanced cohorts, including STEM, Emerging Artist, and Humanities.
- Numerous athletic and arts opportunities, with participation by more than 90% of students.
- A College on Campus program, offering over 90 college credits taught by professors who travel to CA daily.
- An ICE Lab, a high-tech learning environment for imaginative, curious, independent thinkers.
- Award-winning, powerful, relational, Spirit-filled opportunities for faith and service
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Janet Cobbs '85 - Bronze medal Olympian with the United States women's national team at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Andrew Aurich '02 - Head Coach, Harvard University Football
- Melissa Hinnant '98 - Owner and Founder of "Grace & Lace"
- Adine Momoh '02 - Attorney at United States Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota
- Amanda Brinkman '97 - Creator, producer, and star of “Small Business Revolution – Main Street"
- Rod Olson '84 - Coach to Coaches and High Stakes Leaders. Teacher, Author, Speaker, & Consultant to many.
- Rev. Dr. Robert Holst '54 - President of Concordia University, St. Paul (1991-2011)
- Justin Surrency '02 - News anchor at WHO-TV in Des Moines, IA.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Concordia Academy cost?
Concordia Academy's tuition is approximately $13,470 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Concordia Academy?
The acceptance rate of Concordia Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.
Who are famous alumni from Concordia Academy?
Concordia Academy famous alumni include: Janet Cobbs '85, Andrew Aurich '02, Melissa Hinnant '98, Adine Momoh '02, Amanda Brinkman '97, Rod Olson '84, Rev. Dr. Robert Holst '54 and Justin Surrency '02.
What sports does Concordia Academy offer?
Concordia Academy offers 15 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Concordia Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for most sports offered.
What is Concordia Academy's ranking?
Concordia Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Concordia Academy?
The application deadline for Concordia Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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