Grand Island Lutheran High (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 99 students
Acceptance rate: 98%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Grand Island Lutheran High ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:

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Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Grand Island Lutheran High
7	18
8	19
9	19
10	11
11	17
12	15

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

2000

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Student Body

Total Students

99 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 20%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Scholarships are available.

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Admissions Team

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

BasketballBowling

CheeringCross Country

DanceFootball

GolfSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Weightlifting

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Quiz Bowl

Arts and Music Programs:

BandChoir

Theater Production

School Notes

Grand Island Lutheran High, formerly Heartland Lutheran High School is a ministry of Christian education owned and operated by the Lutheran High School Association of Central Nebraska, Inc., an association of Lutheran Church Missouri Synod congregations.
GILH is operated in agreement and compliance with the doctrine and practice of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Our educational program is based on the teachings of the Bible as the inerrant Word of God and the faithful exposition of these teachings as outlined in the Lutheran confessions god is Triune one eternal God existing in three separate and distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe that Christian education applying God's Law and Gospel to all aspects of life and learning is a shared responsibility among the home, the church, and the school.
The Christian education of children is commanded by God and is the only way a child can develop to his or her full potential spiritually, socially, and academically.
We believe that this education is especially important during the high school years, when students face immense pressure to conform to a secular worldview.
As a result, GILH teaches all subjects from a Christian worldview, integrating the faith in all subjects.
Teachers also model Christ's love to their students.
Through the Holy Spirit, Grand Island Lutheran High seeks to help students grow in their faith in Christ to become Christian leaders in an increasingly non-Christian world.

School Mascot: Lightning

Grand Island Lutheran High School - formerly Heartland Lutheran High School - carries forward 25 years of Christ-centered Lutheran education with a bold new name, a renewed mission, and an expanded PreK through 12th grade pathway as part of Central Nebraska Lutheran Schools. Serving students in grades 712 at 3900 W Husker Hwy in Grand Island, Nebraska, GILH offers a rigorous college-prep curriculum featuring dual-credit opportunities, small class sizes, and a 10:1 student-teacher ratio that ensures every student is known by name and challenged to reach their full potential. Beyond the classroom, students thrive through a wide variety of athletics, fine arts, student leadership, and faith-centered activities - including football, basketball, volleyball, track, golf, cheerleading, Drama, NHS, Speech, and Quiz Bowl. A $2,500 transfer scholarship is available for new enrolling families. GILH admits students irrespective of race, color, and national or ethnic origin. We invite prospective families to schedule a visit and experience firsthand what it means to be part of the Lightning family at cnlutheran.org/gilh/.

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Grand Island Lutheran High is often viewed alongside schools like Central Catholic Middle & High School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Grand Island Lutheran High?

The acceptance rate of Grand Island Lutheran High is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 91%.

What sports does Grand Island Lutheran High offer?

Grand Island Lutheran High offers 11 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting. Grand Island Lutheran High is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Grand Island Lutheran High?

The application deadline for Grand Island Lutheran High is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Nebraska is $6,916 for elementary schools and $10,894 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Nebraska is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).