Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School vs. St. Mary's Catholic School PreK-12
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School Overview
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School History
Overview
Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School uses God's Word in a Christ-centered education to assist families in training students for Christian lives on earth and for eternity.
MVL's philosophy of education and its practice and policies are based upon the Holy Scriptures as the inerrant Word of God and centers in Jesus Christ to whom all the Scriptures bear witness.
In this Christian setting young people are encouraged by the power and grace of God's Word to submit in grateful obedience to Christ Jesus as Savior and to grow in a life of joyful service to Jesus as Lord.
St. Mary's Catholic School in Sleepy Eye, MN is an accredited Catholic School that provides a quality education for its students from pre-school through twelfth grade. St. Mary`s School guides students to form an authentic relationship with God while achieving academic excellence to live as faithful disciples of Christ. The Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, is to be the center of our lives as we strive to grow. As a people devoted to God, we are called to grow in faith, to proclaim the Good News, and to witness to Christ. At St. Mary`s School, we share a commitment to live out our lives of faith by growing spiritually, creating a community and being of service. As a school community, we strive to create an environment where individuals are challenged to achieve their potential. We further challenge every member of our community to foster peace and justice in their daily living. Through prayer and critical thought, we encourage each person to discover God`s will for their life and to follow it.
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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mild learning differences
Year Founded
1979
1883
Students Body
Total Students
222 students
298 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
3%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
39
Kindergarten Students
-
13
Grade 1 Students
-
24
Grade 2 Students
-
13
Grade 3 Students
-
25
Grade 4 Students
-
20
Grade 5 Students
-
22
Grade 6 Students
-
20
Grade 7 Students
-
20
Grade 8 Students
-
22
Grade 9 Students
51
19
Grade 10 Students
62
11
Grade 11 Students
42
30
Grade 12 Students
67
20
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
24 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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1%
Average Class Size
22
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Number of AP Classes
7
4
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Average ACT score
25
22
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Khaki/black pants, uniform shirt blue/black with SMS logo)
(Khaki/black pants, uniform shirt blue/black with SMS logo)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,200
$3,600
Tuition Notes
Contact the principal for information regarding tuition costs.
This is the average tuition rate of all grades. Our tuition varies from Kindergarten being $2470 to high school $4872
Acceptance Rate
85%
99%
Admissions Director
Tim Plath
Peter Roufs
Admissions Associate
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Tiffany Hoffmann
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
8