Living Word Lutheran High School vs. Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School
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Top Rankings
Living Word Lutheran High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Overview
Living Word Lutheran High School is a Christ-centered, college-preparatory school serving students in the Greater Milwaukee area.
Known for its welcoming, family-like community, Living Word provides a balance of strong academics, competitive athletics, and vibrant fine arts programs-all rooted in a biblical worldview.
With dedicated teachers who know each student personally, we partner with families to nurture spiritual growth, inspire leadership, and prepare young adults to thrive in their future vocations and lives of faith.
Empowered by God's Word, Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School educates, encourages, and equips God's people for life and for eternity.
Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School's comprehensive curriculum provides graduates with every thing needed to pursue post-secondary plans at the college, university, or technical college of their choice.
Our graduates are ready to enter the military or the work world after their years at KMLHS.
Supporting our curriculum is a diverse offering of student activities in band, choir, athletics, drama, and service organizations.These co-curricular activities provide our students with the opportunity to develop a wide variety of gifts.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Year Founded
2001
1974
Students Body
Total Students
317 students
534 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
95
128
Grade 10 Students
72
135
Grade 11 Students
73
138
Grade 12 Students
77
133
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
41 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
65%
60%
Average Class Size
20
16
Number of AP Classes
9
5
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Average ACT score
25
24
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Jeans & t-shirts are okay to wear. Must be in a respectful manor.)
(Jeans & t-shirts are okay to wear. Must be in a respectful manor.)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,700
$8,800
Tuition Notes
Financial aid available--based on need. 20% of families receive aid.
2016-17 Tuition
Students whose families are members of our Federation churches receive a subsidy that lowers tuition to $6900.
% on Financial Aid
45%
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
99%
100%
Admissions Director
John Winter
Jerry Zeamer
Admissions Associate
n/a
Randy Hughes
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
13
18
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
ArcheryForensics
National Honors SocietyPing Pong
Spiritual Life TeamStudent Council
Arts and Music Programs:
A CappellaBand
Bella Voce (Women's Choir)Brother's (Men's Choir)
Chamber EnsembleMusical
Play
Academic BowlChildren's Theater
Drama/Musical ProductionsEcology Club
Flute ChoirGerman Club
Jazz EnsembleMath Team
National Honor SocietyPeer Leadership
Pep BandPercussion Ensemble
Spanish ClubSwing Choir
Yearbook
Club or Organization:
ForensicsNew Friends
Sound and Light Crew