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Statement of Faith

SCLA offers a caring, Christ-centered education and is governed by the SCLA association, a group of partner churches and schools affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) or the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS).  The WELS statement of faith can be found here: What We Believe – WELS

Overview of SCLA

• A Christian, college preparatory education for grades 6-12 (middle school, gr. 6-8; high school, gr. 9-12)
• A rich diversity of 500 students from the Twin Cities metro area, across the United States, and around the world
• An international program of more than 100 students from across five continents
• A student/teacher ratio of 13:1
• An average class size of 20
• A highly qualified staff - over 60% hold master's degrees or higher
• An average GPA of 3.4
• An average composite ACT score of 25
• A 99% graduation rate
• A 95% of graduates continue to post-secondary studies
• 23 MSHSL sports offerings
• 50+ co-curricular, club, and service opportunities

Accreditation

• Accredited by Minnesota Non-public School Accreditation Association (MNSAA)
• Accredited by Cognia (formerly Advanced Ed)
• Member of Minndependent

Facilities

• Award-winning chapel used for daily student chapel services, music practice sessions, and special events
• Secure entrance (safety features include timed entryways, surveillance cameras, a dedicated safety team, and non-disclosed assets) and atrium
• Comfortable classrooms with interactive whiteboard or smart TV technology
• Four dedicated science labs and equipment
• Dedicated band, choral, and practice rooms
• Digital media arts studio
• Two dedicated visual arts classrooms for drawing, painting, sculpting, and ceramics
• 350-seat renovated auditorium for drama, musical, and special events includes high-tech sound and light functionality
• Athletic facilities — Outdoor Crusader stadium (soccer, football, track), a three-court gymnasium with home and visitor seating, baseball and softball fields with dugouts, tennis courts, and three outdoor practice fields suitable for football and soccer.
• Modern, secure on-campus dormitory for long-distance domestic and international students
• Student common area used as a cafeteria, gathering place for students, and special events area
• Library media center
• Chromebooks are provided for middle school students
• Bring-your-own-device program for high school students
• Updated high-speed wireless connectivity

Rental Opportunities: Interested in renting an SCLA facility? Contact Phil Bunkowske at PBunkowske@StCroixLutheran.org