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99% Graduation Rate

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Over $1 Million in Aid

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13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

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50+ Clubs and Activities

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15+ Countries

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Over 60% of Teachers With Advanced Degrees

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10 AP Courses

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Statement of Faith

SCLA offers a caring, Christ-centered education and is governed by the SCLA association, a group of partner churches and schools affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) or the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS).  The WELS statement of faith can be found here: What We Believe – WELS

Overview of SCLA

  • A Christian, college preparatory education for grades 6-12 (middle school, gr. 6-8; high school, gr. 9-12)
  • A rich diversity of 500 students from the Twin Cities metro area, across the United States, and around the world
  • An international program of more than 100 students from across five continents
  • A student/teacher ratio of 13:1
  • An average class size of 20
  • A highly qualified staff - over 60% hold master's degrees or higher
  • An average GPA of 3.4
  • An average composite ACT score of 25
  • A 99% graduation rate
  • A 95% of graduates continue to post-secondary studies
  • 23 MSHSL sports offerings
  • 50+ co-curricular, club, and service opportunities

Accreditation

  • Accredited by Minnesota Non-public School Accreditation Association (MNSAA)
  • Accredited by Cognia (formerly Advanced Ed)
  • Member of Minndependent

Facilities

  • Award-winning chapel used for daily student chapel services, music practice sessions, and special events
  • Secure entrance (safety features include timed entryways, surveillance cameras, a dedicated safety team, and non-disclosed assets) and atrium
  • Comfortable classrooms with interactive whiteboard or smart TV technology
  • Four dedicated science labs and equipment
  • Dedicated band, choral, and practice rooms
  • Digital media arts studio
  • Two dedicated visual arts classrooms for drawing, painting, sculpting, and ceramics
  • 350-seat renovated auditorium for drama, musical, and special events includes high-tech sound and light functionality
  • Athletic facilities — Outdoor Crusader stadium (soccer, football, track), a three-court gymnasium with home and visitor seating, baseball and softball fields with dugouts, tennis courts, and three outdoor practice fields suitable for football and soccer.
  • Modern, secure on-campus dormitory for long-distance domestic and international students
  • Student common area used as a cafeteria, gathering place for students, and special events area
  • Library media center
  • Chromebooks are provided for middle school students
  • Bring-your-own-device program for high school students
  • Updated high-speed wireless connectivity

Rental Opportunities: Interested in renting an SCLA facility? Contact Phil Bunkowske at PBunkowske@StCroixLutheran.org

International Contacts

Hannah Schmiege

Director, International Admissions & Programs

Kristin Lehmann

Chinese Student Admissions Counselor, Events Planner, Coach Tennis Club

Christine Wolfrath

International Admissions Assistant

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