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Sierra Lutheran High School

Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades 9–12

Carson City, NV

3601 Romans Rd, Carson City, NV 89705

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest Christian school in Carson City
  • Among the top 10 in Nevada for graduates going to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 88% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Carson City since at least 2011

In Carson City, Nevada, Sierra Lutheran High School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 158 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 88% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 75% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year. Nevada has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
158
Teachers
12.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 85 girls, 73 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 75% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 63% of Christian high schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 348 Christian high schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    84’11–12101’13–14125’15–16125’17–18123’19–20158’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    954
    1033
    1141
    1230

    Student body

    White79%
    Hispanic or Latino13%
    Asian3%
    Black2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Two or more races1%

    Help paying tuition in Nevada

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Sierra Lutheran High School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Sierra Lutheran High School

    What grades does Sierra Lutheran High School serve?

    Sierra Lutheran High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Sierra Lutheran High School?

    About 158 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Sierra Lutheran High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Nevada has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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