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Grace Lutheran School (Closed 2006)

320 Bates Avenue Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880

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The mission of Grace Lutheran School is to provide its students and their families with a strong spiritual and academic foundation so that they know and understand God's plan of salvation through Jesus Christ and are also able to live lives appropriate to their positions in their families, churches, community, and country.

Grace Lutheran School is a learning community that integrates and correlates God's Word and Christian values with the students' learning and living experiences so that they see purpose in their studies and in their lives.

Students feel a strong sense of personal worth as God's children.

Students recognize God's spirit at work in their lives, creating a climate of trust, respect, cooperation, concern, and love among teachers, parents, and students.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1956

Student Body

Total Students

487 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 47%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

10%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniforms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,200

View national tuition avg.

% on Financial Aid

20%

Admissions Director

Jon Peterson

Admissions Associate

Kim Ray

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

DanceFlag Football

GolfSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Chess ClubDrama Club

National Junior Honor Society

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Grace Lutheran School cost?

Grace Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $6,200 for private students.

What sports does Grace Lutheran School offer?

Grace Lutheran School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Grace Lutheran School?

The application deadline for Grace Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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