Christian School

Rockford Lutheran School

#2 in Best Christian High Schools in Rockford Area

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Private, Lutheran
PK, K-12
ROCKFORD, IL
Rating 3.9 out of 5 135 reviews

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Diversity
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rockfordlutheran.org

(815) 877-9551

3411 N ALPINE RD
ROCKFORD, IL 61114

About Rockford Lutheran School...

Applying

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Application Fee

$40

Interview Required

Yes

Required/Recommended Tests

Tuition

Yearly Tuition

$8,500

Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Received Financial Aid

70%

Average Financial Aid

$2,390

From Rockford Lutheran School

Making a choice for Rockford Lutheran is making a choice to be part of an exceptional college preparatory education in a challenging and inspiring Christian environment. We are large enough to offer multiple classrooms per grade level and a comprehensive high school program with a wealth of fine arts and athletics opportunities. Yet, we are intimate enough that every student is known by name, loved, and shown that they are valued each and every day. Identity formation is am important priority at Rockford Lutheran, and for us that means ensuring that every student embraces their core identity as a child of God!

Founded in 1964, Rockford Lutheran School is proudly grounded in the Lutheran tradition of Christian education, but is open to students of all faith backgrounds. All programs and activities of the school are infused with our values of keeping Christ at the center, seeking excellence in all endeavors, valuing harmony and diversity, and living lives of service to others.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate

99%

Average SAT

1200

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Average ACT

83 responses

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More About Rockford Lutheran School Academics

1+3 Dual Credit Program = HS and College Success

What distinguishes our program is a Dual Credit program that allows students to complete their first year of college while in high school. This translates to earning a Bachelor’s degree in only 3 years and significant financial savings for families! High School students attend classes during the school day, in our building, that are granted credit by a fully accredited partner college.

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Culture & Safety

Poll

91%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 11 responses

Poll

73%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 11 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 36 responses

Homecoming, football games, dances
36%
Lutheran schools week
19%
Chapel
14%
Homecoming week
11%
Ugly sweater day
8%
Spirit Week
6%
Homecoming
3%

Students

Diversity

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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

746

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of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 13 responses

77%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 13 responses

92%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 13 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost

$7,100

Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Starting Age

3 years

Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

Website

rockfordlutheran.org/preschool

Offers Full Week
Yes
Offers Part Week
Yes
Offers Full Day
Yes
Offers Part Day
Yes

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National

17:1

Poll

63%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 19 responses

Poll

100%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 19 responses

Poll

84%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 19 responses

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Clubs & Activities

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Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

High

Boys Athletic Participation

High

70%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 10 responses

50%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 10 responses

80%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 10 responses

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Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income

$47,002

National

$69,021

Median Rent

$831

National

$1,163

Median Home Value

$97,500

National

$244,900

Rockford Lutheran School Reviews

135 reviews

Really like the culture of this school! Feels like everyone knows and supports each other. Teachers communicate fairly well with parents but I do feel like academics aren’t to the “private school level” they could or should be. More opportunities to mentor students, provide enrichment and set higher expectations would really push students to a higher standard. That being said, we completely understand that students are playing catch up after the chaos of covid. Hoping new administration will focus less on the “Christ-centered” calling of the school and more on recruiting and retaining high quality teachers and college prep.

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The college prep was one of the best parts of Rockford Lutheran for us as parents. Without Mr. Kortze, we might not have ended up with our 1st-Generation college grad! The seven-year plan he personalized for our daughter in 6th grade insured she took the classes necessary to stay on track for the dual credit courses that would ultimately enable her to begin her college career with credits already earned...while she was a high school student, without leaving campus and saving us hundreds of dollars. And she was able to be active in all the school activities she chose to (orchestra, cheer, drama, student council, chapel band, etc.)

Paying tuition for 12 years was a challenge at times, but she earned over 100% of that tuition back in college scholarships!

Rockford Lutheran is a great school! They have an incredible staff, who are extremely kind, hard working and committed to their students. They have high academic standards and wonderful communication with the parents and guardians.

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