Why SCLA
Finding the Right School for Your Student
As you search for the best school for your student, consider location, cost, academic excellence, teaching staff, environment, and opportunities for personal growth. These elements shape not only your student’s educational experience but also their personal development and future opportunities.
At St. Croix Lutheran Academy, we go beyond the classroom to provide a nurturing and Christ-centered environment where students are empowered to reach their full potential. Our rigorous academic programs foster a lifelong love of learning, preparing students for success in higher education and beyond. Our dedicated and experienced teachers are passionate about helping students discover their unique gifts and talents, while our close-knit, supportive community ensures every child feels valued and encouraged.
Beyond academics, St. Croix Lutheran Academy offers countless opportunities for students to grow personally and spiritually. Through leadership roles, extracurricular activities, and community service, students learn to apply their knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on the world.
Courses and Curriculum
While maintaining high academic standards, SCLA supports a portion of its 500 students through its English as a Second Language (ESL) program. This structure enables matriculation of 99% of international students to top universities in America.
We support academic excellence through:
- 10 AP courses
- Four on-campus dual credit courses through Bethany Lutheran College
- Exceptional faculty -- more than 60% of teachers hold advanced degrees
- ESL during the school day at no extra cost
- Dedicated teacher support time
- Supervised after-school and evening study time
- Peer tutoring
- Ability grouping
Student Mentoring
All new international students are matched with an American mentor for their first year of attendance. Each month mentors and mentees are involved in a group activity to build friendship and confidence in a new setting. American mentors and new international students often build lifelong friendships.
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Acclimation help
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International adjustment support
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Ambassador, mentor, personal check-ins, peer support
Location
St. Croix Academy is located on a 30-acre, park-like campus, overlooking Thompson Lake, a few minutes from downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. We offer an affordable, university-preparatory program of education for grades 6-12 that has a reputation for excellence in a friendly and safe environment. The campus is within walking distance of over 50 shops and restaurants and is just 20 minutes from the MSP International Airport.
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Reputation for Excellence
St Croix Academy began its international program in 1995, and it has become an integral part of the school culture. For more than 20 years, international students have comprised 20% or more of the student body each academic year.
International graduates of St. Croix Academy are well-prepared to go on to top American universities, and have matriculated at NYU, Harvard, MIT, Penn State, Rutgers, and Boston University. We help students thrive by providing support in the following ways:
Admissions Process
International Tuition and Fees
25-26 Total International Tuition and Fees | $42,800 |
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Tuition | $28,300 |
Residence Fee (includes meals) | $10,500 |
International Enrollment Fee (non-refundable; holds place at St. Croix) | $4,000 |