Lutheran High School West (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked OH School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 523 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,650
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Lutheran High School West ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Lutheran High School West
9	150
10	150
11	117
12	106

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Grade 9 and 10 largest each has 150 students, while Grade 12 is smaller at 106.

Year Founded

1958

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Campus Size

17 acres

Student Body

Total Students

523 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

18 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Dress code but no uniform

Number of AP Courses

5 courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,650

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Tuition Notes

Financial Aid is available

% on Financial Aid

70%

College Acceptance Rate

90%

Admissions Director

Kelly Browning

Admissions Associate

Joe Gray

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

BowlingCheering

Cross CountryDrill Team

FootballGolf

SoccerSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academic ChallengeEPIC Service Club

German ClubIntramural Sports

National Honor SocietySki Club

Student AmbassadorsStudent Bible Study

Student CouncilWriting Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Chapel BandLutheran West Drama

Marching Band

School Notes

The Lutheran West student body consists of 500 boys and girls in grades 9-12.
The school's mission is to provide an educationally rich, Christ-centered experience in a 21st-century learning environment.
Lutheran High School West benefits students by instilling a spiritual foundation along with an exceptional academic education. Our students are equipped to go into the world knowing the true importance of faith, prayer, and Christian friends.
Due to Lutheran West's robust academic curriculum and course selection, students are academically prepared to succeed in college and beyond.

Lutheran High School West, located in the Cleveland, OH suburb of Rocky River, has been providing top-quality Christian education to students in grades 9 through 12 since 1958.
As of the 2020-2021 school year, 490 students were enrolled. Students benefit from a college-preparatory curriculum with a robust selection of courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and College Credit Plus (CCP) courses. The school's Senney Honors Academy allows students to challenge themselves beyond their classroom learning with leadership opportunities, real-world business networking and experiences, college campus tours, in-depth standardized test preparation, and more. Competitive interscholastic athletics and engaging performing and visual arts programs allow students to explore their interests and talents. As a school rooted in the Lutheran tradition, the entire student body and faculty/staff gather in Chapel services each week during the school day to worship, share their personal journeys, and inspire one another.
Admissions inquiries can be directed to the Admissions Office at 440-799-8328 or [email protected].
Photo tour:http://www.lutheranwest.com/PhotoTour.aspx
Request an Information Packet:https://www.lutheranwest.com/RequestInformation
Athletics:https://lutheranwestlonghorns.com/
Arts:http://www.lutheranwest.com/ArtsandActivities
Senney Honors Academy:http://www.lutheranwest.com/SHA
Course Catalog:http://www.lutheranwest.com/CourseCatalog

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lutheran High School West cost?

Lutheran High School West's tuition is approximately $11,650 for private students.

What sports does Lutheran High School West offer?

Lutheran High School West offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Lutheran High School West is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for most sports offered.

What is Lutheran High School West's ranking?

Lutheran High School West ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Lutheran High School West?

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cuyahoga County, OH is $9,034 for elementary schools and $14,946 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cuyahoga County, OH is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).