St. Andrews Lutheran School vs. New Life Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Andrews Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Affordability
New Life Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
Grades Offered
PK-6
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1947
1977
Students Body
Total Students
37 students
819 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
59
Pre-K Students
7
66
Kindergarten Students
4
54
Grade 1 Students
3
60
Grade 2 Students
3
53
Grade 3 Students
3
53
Grade 4 Students
1
50
Grade 5 Students
10
57
Grade 6 Students
3
61
Grade 7 Students
-
49
Grade 8 Students
3
53
Grade 9 Students
-
53
Grade 10 Students
-
50
Grade 11 Students
-
48
Grade 12 Students
-
53
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
56 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
32%
Average Class Size
n/a
22
Number of AP Classes
n/a
11
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Average ACT score
n/a
25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(No sleeveless tops, no torn pants)
(No sleeveless tops, no torn pants)
Formal
(Students in Preschool-12 wear standardized dress.)
(Students in Preschool-12 wear standardized dress.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jun. 30 / Aug. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$2,580
n/a
Tuition Notes
Pre-K Tuition is $1100/year. All day Kindergarten - 8th tuition is $3000/year. Tuition assistance is available.
Tuition varies depending on grade level.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
25%
Admissions Director
n/a
Mendie Skarp
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
13
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
14
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ChessKnowledge Bowl
Lego RoboticsMad Science
STEAM Clubs
Arts and Music Programs:
2D: Photography & PrintmakingBand and Choir
Drama ProductionsGraphic Design
MorningstarStudio Art
Worship Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ski and Snowboard ClubSports Camps