Academics
At West Lutheran High School, academics are at the heart of everything we do. While friendships, co-curricular activities, and memorable experiences are a vital part of the high school journey, our commitment to academic excellence remains our foundation. West Lutheran offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for a range of future paths, including college, ministry, the military, technical training, and the workplace.
Our approach to education is grounded in the Word of God, with Scripture serving as the foundation of every academic endeavor. Our mission statement, “Learn academic and life skills, believe God's Word, grow in Christian character, and achieve personal excellence” guides our commitment to helping students grow both in knowledge and faith. A significant portion of our graduates pursue higher education, and we support all students in their goals by providing a well-rounded, faith-based academic program.
The freshman and sophomore years lay a strong foundation with core courses, preparing students for the electives and specialized courses available in the junior and senior years. Each student is required to complete at least 7 academic credits per semester. Those planning to attend college are encouraged to plan their coursework carefully to meet entrance requirements for their chosen schools.
Admissions Policy
West Lutheran High School (WLHS) offers Christian secondary education to anyone who desires a high school education based upon the Word of God. In light of Acts 10:34-35, “God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right,” West Lutheran High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, nor disability, insofar as the administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs, athletic and other school-administered programs are concerned.
As a parochial school and non-profit institution, West Lutheran High School reserves the right to refuse enrollment or to disenroll students whose personal or family’s beliefs or morals conflict with the Word of God as taught at WLHS. Please visit our What We Believe page for more information regarding the WELS teachings. No student shall at any time contest or undermine the stated purpose of the school or doctrines of the WELS as revealed in Scripture, in or outside the classroom. No student shall solicit support for religious convictions contrary to those doctrines. A lack of cooperation with the school as it carries out its mission may also result in disenrollment.
Those families and students interested in Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School who hold church affiliations other than the WELS or ELS should first plan to meet with MVL administration in order to carefully evaluate the school’s mission and beliefs. When unity in spirit and purpose is clearly communicated by the enrollee and family, applications are encouraged and readily considered. Biblical fellowship principles will be communicated and applied when necessary.