Missouri's only residential Lutheran high school, preparing leaders to declare Christ since 1883.
Saint Paul Lutheran High School offers over 80 courses across Religion, Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, Practical Arts, Fine Arts, English, Communication, Foreign Languages, and Physical Education. The school is accredited by Cognia and the National Lutheran Schools Association, recently earning Exemplary Status. Students may earn more than 30 hours of college credit through adjunct professors with Concordia University, Nebraska. Evening ACT/SAT prep classes are available, and the school maintains a Church Worker Program for students pursuing pastoral or church vocations.
The 40-acre residential campus includes nine buildings: administration (Baepler Hall), gymnasium, dining hall, classrooms, and separate dormitories for boys and girls. Approximately 52% of students live on campus with dorm counselors providing support. A typical day includes breakfast, eight class hours with chapel/meeting time, lunch, sports practice, dinner, study hours, and structured free time with curfew at 10:00 p.m. The school offers Bible studies, athletics, fine arts, and social activities. Guest housing in Biltz Hall is available for visiting families and alumni.
The school welcomes domestic and international students for grades 9–12. Prospective families are encouraged to visit during the academic year (August–May). Guest housing is available on campus. The Director of Admissions, Aaron Hentges, can be reached at 660-463-2238 ext. 242 or via email to schedule tours and visits. The school offers both five-day (local) and seven-day (international/domestic) residential options.
Ninety-eight percent of Saint Paul Lutheran High School graduates continue to post-secondary education. The school has placed students at prestigious institutions including MIT, Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth, Penn State, Purdue, University of California Berkeley, US Air Force Academy, and US Naval Academy, as well as regional universities and community colleges. The A+ Program provides eligible students with tuition reimbursement for Missouri public community colleges or scholarships to four-year institutions.