Southwest Christian High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 458 students
Yearly Tuition: $13,570
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Southwest Christian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Southwest Christian High School
9	122
10	122
11	108
12	106

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences, Dyslexia

Year Founded

1996

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Campus Size

29 acres

School Motto

We exist to develop mature disciples of Jesus Christ who seek, know, live, and proclaim the Truth and glorify God through academic, artistic, and athletic excellence.

Student Body

Total Students

458 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

66%

Average Class Size

20 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

21 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AP CalculusAP English 11

AP English 12AP Macro-Economics

AP US GovernmentAP US History

AP World HistoryHonors Biology

Honors English 10Philosophy and Worldview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$13,570

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Tuition Notes

Financial aid is available.

% on Financial Aid

33%

Admissions Director

Barb Rengel

Sports

Total Sports Offered

20 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

DECAFIRST Robotics

Hospitality CommitteeNational Art Society

National Honor SocietyService Committee

Social CommitteeSpiritual Life Committee

Sports Committee

Arts and Music Programs:

DramaPraise and Worship Band

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Clay Target TeamFishing Club

School Notes

Southwest Christian is an independent, evangelical Christian high school located in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis.
Their mission is to train students to think and act biblically toward their world in their academic, athletic, and artistic achievement.
Southwest offers a rigorous, college-prep education and emphasizes both personal discipleship and understanding the worldviews of our culture.
For a school of its size, SWCHS offers a comparatively large number of electives, varsity sports, and opportunities in fine arts, resulting in a highly-involved, well-rounded student body.
SWCHS draws students from over 25 different communities in the southwest metro of the Twin Cities.

Southwest Christian is an independent, evangelical Christian high school located in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis.
Their mission is to train students to think and act biblically toward their world in their academic, athletic, and artistic achievement.
Southwest offers a rigorous, college-prep education and emphasizes both personal discipleship and understanding the worldviews of our culture.
For a school of its size, SWCHS offers a comparatively large number of electives, varsity sports, and opportunities in fine arts, resulting in a highly-involved, well-rounded student body.
SWCHS draws students from over 25 different communities in the southwest metro of the Twin Cities.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Southwest Christian High School cost?

Southwest Christian High School's tuition is approximately $13,570 for private students.

What schools are Southwest Christian High School often compared to?

Southwest Christian High School is often viewed alongside schools like Mayer Lutheran High School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Southwest Christian High School offer?

Southwest Christian High School offers 20 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Ski Jumping, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Southwest Christian High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for most sports offered.

What is Southwest Christian High School's ranking?

Southwest Christian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Southwest Christian High School?

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

School Reviews

5 9/10/2017

All four of our sons attended SWCHS. We love this school. The school is committed to developing Christian character AND as well as helping students be successful academically. More that half of the teachers have I advanced degrees -- but more importantly the teachers are really committed to the students.

- Posted by Parent - Art Hill

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