Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,750
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Valley Lutheran High School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,750
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Valley Lutheran High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1977
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing students for life, with Christ as our foundation!
Student Body
Total Students
305 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
Average Class Size
22 students
Average SAT score
1082
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Number of AP Courses
8 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP ArtAP Biology
AP CalculusAP English
AP FrenchAP Government
AP SpanishAP United States History
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates vary based on family\'s affiliation with local Lutheran elementary grade schools and churches.
% on Financial Aid
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
Admissions Director
Amy Cooper
Admissions Associate
Beth Prochnow
Application URL
Endowment Size
$2.3 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13 sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Student Council
Club or Organization:
Global Awareness ClubKey Club
Pep ClubPom Pons
Stem ClubValleyBio
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama ClubVocal and Instrumental Music Ensembles
School Notes
- At Valley Lutheran High School our mission is: preparing students for life, with Christ as our foundation!.
- 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.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Valley Lutheran High School cost?
Valley Lutheran High School's tuition is approximately $8,750 for private students.
What schools are Valley Lutheran High School often compared to?
Valley Lutheran High School is often viewed alongside schools like Nouvel Catholic Central High School, Michigan Lutheran Seminary by visitors of our site.
What sports does Valley Lutheran High School offer?
Valley Lutheran High School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Valley Lutheran High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for most sports offered.
What is Valley Lutheran High School's ranking?
Valley Lutheran High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Valley Lutheran High School?
The application deadline for Valley Lutheran High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Valley Lutheran High School located?
Valley Lutheran High School is located in the Saginaw Township North neighborhood of Saginaw, MI. There are 7 other private schools located in Saginaw Township North.
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The nearest high school to Valley Lutheran High School is The New Millennium Academy (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Grace Christian School (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2777 Hermansau Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 755-1144
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
2555 Wieneke Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-2221
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
2555 Wieneke Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-2221
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2777 Hermansau Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 755-1144
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2777 Hermansau Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 755-1144
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
4619 Mackinaw Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-2129
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 20 students
Other Lutheran
3412 Crestmont Dr
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-3607
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 46 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
5051 Mccarty Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5147
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 2-6 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 2 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3955 Kochville Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 790-2508
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 123 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2745 W Genesee Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 799-3271
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 30 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
3427 Adams Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 484-7363
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2777 Hardin Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-1010
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
2555 Wieneke Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-2221
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
Baptist
8331 Gratiot Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2340
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 110 students
Baptist
2440 King Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-6811
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
4619 Mackinaw Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-2129
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 20 students
Other Lutheran
3412 Crestmont Dr
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-3607
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 46 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
5051 Mccarty Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5147
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 2-6 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 2 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3955 Kochville Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 790-2508
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 123 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2745 W Genesee Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 799-3271
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
4619 Mackinaw Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-2129
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 46 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
5051 Mccarty Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5147
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2777 Hermansau Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 755-1144
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2839 Liberty Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 754-6600
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
2136 Berberovich Dr
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-2361
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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Bottom 50%10
755 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
9446.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
9446.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7283
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7283
9446.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3303 N Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
9447.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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