St. Paul's College

Concordia, Missouri, United States · Est. 1883 · Private (non-profit)

Missouri's only residential Lutheran high school, preparing leaders to declare Christ since 1883.

  • Founded in 1883 as St. Paul's College; operated as junior college 1905–1986, now high school only
  • Private residential high school affiliated with Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS)
  • Located in Concordia, Missouri on 40-acre campus with 9 buildings
  • Approximately 200 students (grades 9–12); ~52% live in dormitories, ~35% international
  • 98% of graduates continue to post-secondary education; 30+ college credit hours available on campus
  • 13:1 student-to-teacher ratio; 80%+ faculty hold master's degree or higher

Academics

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.

Campus & Student Life

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.

Admissions

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.

Outcomes & College Preparation

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.

Founded
1883
Type
Private (non-profit)
Courses
3
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationLutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Websitehttps://splhs.org/
HousingAvailable
Some details are still being verified.

Quick stats

Courses offered
3
Avg career outcomes
Not yet verified
98% placed
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
Yes
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources