St. Croix Lutheran Academy Explained

St. Croix Lutheran Academy
Former Name:St. Croix Lutheran High School
Type:Private middle and high school
Religious Affiliation:Lutheranism
Denomination:Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Principal:Nate Kallies
Students:500+ (2023-204)[1]
Teaching Staff:40.9
Ratio:11.7
Grades:6–12
Mascot:Crusaders
Conference:Skyline
Colors:Red and white
City:West St. Paul
State:Minnesota
Country:United States

St. Croix Lutheran Academy formerly known as St. Croix Lutheran High School, is a private Lutheran middle school and high school in West St. Paul, Minnesota, in the United States. The school has a student body population of about 500 in sixth through twelfth grade. Most of SCLA's students live in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area and travel to and from school each day. Approximately 150 of the students are boarding school students from elsewhere in America or from other countries, who live in an on-campus residence.

St. Croix is a school with one of the lowest Christian private school tuitions in the state of Minnesota. Teachers work with students in classes that prepare them for college and include the required courses of English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Religion, Science, Physical Education and Health. College level courses include advanced placement (AP) options, STEM courses, PSEO, and dual credit online courses. A variety of elective courses encourage student's special interests and prepares them for a university.

Athletics

St. Croix offers 23 interscholastic sports teams including baseball, basketball, bowling, clay target league, dance, football, golf, hockey, lacrosse, softball, soccer, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling. The football, basketball and track teams make regular trips to the state tournament. The football team won their first MSHSL State Championship in class AAA with an undefeated season in 2011, and then again in 2013 with 10-2 record. The men's track and field team won the Class A Minnesota True Team State Track and Field championship in 2009 and 2023.

Fine Arts

SCLA offers a variety of opportunities in visual arts, choral music, instrumental music, and theatre or dramatic arts. The Croixaliers is a vocal ensemble that performs at school concerts, off-campus area worship services, and state and national choral festivals and competitions. Leadership opportunities include Model United Nations, Youth in Government, International Mentors, and many other programs.

Dormitory

St. Croix offers a dormitory for students living on campus. With six wings—three for boys and three for girls—St. Croix can house more than one hundred students. The dormitory is equipped with a bathroom, refrigerators, kitchen, dining hall, lounge, and study areas. Students living on campus have full access to the school's property, including the football field, weight room, and gymnasium, but only when a supervisor is on duty.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: ST CROIX LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL . Private School Universe Survey . National Center for Education Statistics . 8 March 2023.