Shepherd Of The Desert Lutheran School
Tel:
(480)860-1188
- At Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran School, our mission is to serve children and their families by offering a Christian school alternative for parents and children; providing a safe, caring learning environment with low student to teacher ratios for individual attention; serving the whole child; and assisting parents so their children may become lifelong followers of Christ.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 404 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,200
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Shepherd Of The Desert Lutheran School places among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) Other special emphasis association(s) Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church Missouri Synod |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
| Year Founded | 1983 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 404 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 7% State avg.: 38% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50% |
| Average Class Size | 22 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Blue/Red collared shirt and khaki shorts) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,200 |
| Tuition Notes | Preschool pricing depending upon days of attendance, K-6th is $7400, 7th-8th is $8200. |
| Acceptance Rate | 95% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Lisa Straight |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 7 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), School Yearbook, STEM Classes, Student Council, Technology Arts and Music Programs: art, Spanish Recreational Athletic Programs: Chorus |
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