Valley Lutheran High School

3560 Mccarty Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
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The brass cross, designed and made by a student, is visible from the road. The cross represents our commitment to making Christ the foundation of our ministry as we educate minds, nurture faith and cultivate leaders.
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The brass cross, designed and made by a student, is visible from the road. The cross represents our commitment to making Christ the foundation of our ministry as we educate minds, nurture faith and cultivate leaders.
VLHS students went on a mission trip over spring break to rebuild bathrooms in older FEMA trailers located in Florida. Upon completion VLHS students left a 2X4 blessing with the homeowner.
Students experiment with polymers as they poke a wooden skewer into a balloon.
VLHS students work on improving their writing as the faculty integrates 21st Century writing skills into the curriculum.
The teacher provides one on one guidance as the student works on her research paper.
Valley's Environmental Club held their first annual electronic recycling day and collected over 21,000 lbs of e-waste.
A group of Spanish Class students headed to Puerto Rico over spring break to offer assistance at an orphanage where they conducted a Vacation Bible like program that included puppets.
Twice a year Valley students head out into the community to help where help is needed. Students visit at area nursing homes, help out at elementary schools, do yard work, and many other projects.
Valley Lutheran High School is a Cool School in the Great Lakes Bay Region as we televise to the community all that we do as a school community.
Valley's sport program has produced conference, district, regional, and state champs in various sports. Here our varsity girls prepare to play in the state semi-finals as our energetic student body offers their shouts of support.
  • Valley Lutheran provides exemplary Christian secondary education in the Lutheran tradition.
  • Christ is the foundation of our school and everything we do - the heart of our safe, caring, and nurturing environment.

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc. AdvancED
Religious Affiliation Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Grades Offered Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1977

Student Body

Total Students 325 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade Valley Lutheran High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers 23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size 22 students
Number of AP Courses 6 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses AP Art, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP English, AP Spanish, AP United States History,
Average SAT score 1082
Average ACT score 23
Matriculation DataMatric. Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom Dress Code Casual

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $7,550
Tuition Notes Tuition discounts for members of the Valley Lutheran Association.
% on Financial Aid
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,000
Admissions Director Sondra Yantz
Endowment Size 2.3 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered 13 sports
Sports Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball,
Bowling, Cheering,
Cross Country, Football,
Golf, Ice Hockey,
Soccer, Softball,
Track and Field, Volleyball,
Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. 9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. Drama Club, Environmental Club, Global Awareness Club, Key Club, Pep Club, Pom Pons, Student Council, Vocal and Instrumental Music Ensembles, Yearbook Drama Club, Key Club, Pep Club, Pom Pons, Yearbook, Environmental Club,
Global Awareness Club,
Student Council,
Vocal and Instrumental Music Ensembles,

School Notes

  • We shape lives by forming authentic relationships inside and outside the classroom.  Our students receive an exceptional academic experience because we both teach and reach our students.
  • We are committed to cultivating leaders.  To do that, we focus on creating empowered thinkers and problem solvers.  By educating young minds, nurturing their faith, and cultivating their leadership skills, our students are prepared to contribute to the health and vitality of the Great Lakes Bay Region and the world.

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  • Saginaw
    Grace Christian School
    (Christian)
    (2)
    Grades: PK-12 | 61 students
    0.8 miles
    4619 Mackinaw Rd
    Saginaw, MI 48603
    (989)793-2129    0.8PK-12
    61
  • Saginaw
    Gethsemane Lutheran School
    (Other Lutheran)
    Grades: KG-8 | 18 students
    1.4 miles
    3412 Crestmont Dr
    Saginaw, MI 48603
    (989)792-3607    1.4KG-8
    18
  • Saginaw
    Bethany Lutheran School
    (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
    Grades: PK-4 | 46 students
    1.5 miles
    5051 Mccarty Road
    Saginaw, MI 48603
    (989)793-5147    1.5PK-4
    46
  • Saginaw
    Tri-city Sda School
    (Seventh Day Adventist)
    Grades: K-7 | 11 students
    2 miles
    3955 Kochville Rd
    Saginaw, MI 48604
    (989)790-2508    2K-7
    11
  • Saginaw
    St. Pauls Lutheran School
    (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
    Grades: K-9 | 154 students
    2.1 miles
    2745 W Genesee Ave
    Saginaw, MI 48602
    (989)799-3271    2.1K-9
    154

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  • Students: 325 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,550
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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