Saint Paul Lutheran High School

• Location: Concordia, Missouri, USA,
• Founded: 1883,
• Number of students: about 200,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of study: blended.

Saint Paul Lutheran High School is a boarding school for students in grades 9-12, strongly affiliated with the Synod of the Lutheran Church of Missouri.

Opened in 1883, the institution changed the format of education several times: from 1905 to 1986, only the last two grades of the school curriculum were taught here, and the educational institution bore the title of St. Paul's College. Since 1986, the school has been called by its modern name and is located in Concordia, occupying a large area with multifunctional buildings, its own residence and canteen. Students are in comfortable conditions, ranging from cozy living rooms and a balanced, healthy diet to the individual approach of teachers to each pupil and a variety of leisure activities.

Students from more than 20 countries come here to receive a quality education in an understanding, supportive environment, but the total number of students does not exceed 200 people. Small classes, thanks to which mutual understanding between teachers and pupils is achieved, are designed for 13 students and offer regular interaction between children and teachers, the development of personal and academic qualities, and an individual approach to each child.

The main goal of Saint Paul Lutheran High School is to prepare high school students for admission to the best colleges and universities in the country and the world.

Saint Paul is a boarding school for 9-12 grade students. With our own, on site dormitories and dining hall Saint Paul offers a full boarding experience with a look and feel of a college campus. 

More than half of the students live in residences that separate students by gender: residential buildings are equipped for boys and girls. Employees are placed next to the children to ensure the comfort and safety of the children. Accommodation is available in two formats: seven-day for foreign and foreign students, and five-day for locals. The residences have double bedrooms with bunk beds, work desks, and a storage area. Students use living rooms with TV and board games, laundry rooms, small kitchens with a full set of household appliances. Accommodation in one of the buildings is also available to visitors: parents of students, their friends and visiting specialists.

Boarding students follow a special daily routine that includes mealtimes, class attendance, self-study, and participation in student clubs.

The canteen provides pupils with three meals a day: delicious and varied breakfasts, hot lunches and dinners, consisting of dishes of different national cuisines. Lunches are also available for those who do not live in the residence.

Participating in sports clubs is one of the many ways to develop your interests and maintain a healthy lifestyle. At Saint Paul Lutheran High School, team and single sports for boys and girls are presented, teams compete at the interschool and city levels, taking first places in the rankings.

Sports for boys:

• Soccer
• Basketball
• Baseball
• Athletics
• Golf.

Sports for girls:

• Volleyball
• Cheerleading
• Basketball
• Soccer
• Softball
• Athletics.

Saint Paul Lutheran High School regularly organizes a variety of events, meetings and activities of student clubs and other events that involve the realization of students' potential and ideas. Students can devote their free time to off-campus trips: shopping, sightseeing, visiting local restaurants and relaxing in nature.

Student clubs reflect the main interests and hobbies of students. Among them:

• An academic team focused on the study of additional areas of core subjects, homework and research work,
• Chess
• Drama Club,
• Mathematics
• Media & Journalism,
• National Honor Society,
• Social Club,
• Spanish
• Student Government,
• Yearbook Edition Club.

Arts associations also have an important place in the lives of students at Saint Paul Lutheran High School. The school choir and orchestra give concerts and participate in tours, and since the founding of the music program in 1971, the creative teams have already held more than 1000 events.

• "Singing Saints" is a 65-voice concert choir consisting of students in grades 9-12 from 12-18 different countries. Students perform a wide range of musical styles, including Renaissance, German chorales, American spirituals, chants, and others. Each season the choir attends more than 20 performances and concerts,
• Chamber Orchestra – the ensemble gives two concerts a year, makes mini-tours and performs in nursing homes, at charity events. Participation in the group is open to anyone who plays any of the orchestral instruments and passes the selection.

• Activities based on faith and cooperation with the Lutheran Church,
• 13:1 is the student-to-teacher ratio,
• Students from more than 20 countries outside the U.S.,
• A sprawling campus designed to college standards,
• Accommodation is in the "full board" format, but accommodation in the residence is not mandatory.

The Saint Paul Lutheran High School campus sits on 40 acres and has nine buildings that include administrative offices, a gymnasium, classrooms, and separate residences for boys and girls. The school also has a chapel and a Fine Arts Center. Outside the buildings, a variety of sports fields are available to students, including a running track, a full-size football field, Playgrounds for team games.

In the central part there is a small park area where students can walk and relax during breaks. The buildings are connected by pedestrian paths and a highway, on which only those cars who have a pass are allowed.

The academic year lasts from mid-August to mid-May and consists of two semesters: autumn and spring. Students attend classes on weekdays, rest on weekends and national and international holidays.

An approximate list of additional costs:

• Accommodation and meals (can be included in the price of the program),
• Tutoring services,
• Textbooks and stationery,
• Exam fees,
• Health insurance,
• One-to-one lessons and extracurricular programs,
• Use of computer equipment or other technological devices,
• Transportation costs to and from school,
• Personal spending.

Candidates need to fill out an online application and submit documents. Admissions officers will contact applicants and invite them to campus for an interview and entrance exams, based on the results of which they are enrolled in classes.

Graduates achieve success by continuing their education at leading institutions of higher education in the United States and abroad:

• University of Ávila,
• Concordia University System,
• Creighton University,
• Dartmouth College,
• Florida International University,
• Missouri State University,
• Pennsylvania State University,
• University of Arizona,
• University of California, Berkeley,
• University of Missouri School of Medicine,
• U.S. Air Force Academy,
• U.S. Naval Academy.

Prospective students of Saint Paul Lutheran High School must provide:

• Personal documents: passport, birth certificate, health insurance and health certificates, visa or residence permit,
• Academic reports for the last years of study, assessment transcripts,
• Proof of English language proficiency,
• Individual achievements, subject to availability.

Staff expect applicants to support the school's direction and value spiritual qualities above others.

90% of students receive financial aid. Students have access to:

• Grants and financial support are awards that are allocated from the amount of donations to the school. They are awarded to students who are in dire need of tuition funding.
• Local Educational Aid – MO Scholars Educational Assistance Organization scholarships awarded based on academic success and financial need.

The institution also offers its pupils part-time jobs under the Work-Study program, which allows them to assist employees of the campus and other institutions during certain hours per week for a fee.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision