Shoreland Lutheran High School

What Shoreland Lutheran High School does

Shoreland Lutheran High School is a private, non-profit parochial high school founded in 1971 and affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, operating from a single campus at 9026 12th Street in Somers (Kenosha), Wisconsin. It serves approximately 425 students in grades 9-12 drawn primarily from Kenosha, Racine, and Northern Illinois, supported by 42 faculty members (17 with Master's degrees) at a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. The school delivers college-preparatory and Christ-centered education rooted in WELS doctrine, with religion classes required all four years and chapel worship held four times weekly.

The academic portfolio centers on a STEM Academy delivered through the Project Lead the Way curriculum across three pathways (Engineering, Biomedical Science, Computer Science) — Shoreland is one of only 143 PLTW Distinguished Schools nationally — alongside a Skilled Trades Academy offering dual-credit technical college coursework, an International Program with ESL support and homestay placements (serving students from Korea, China, Brazil, Spain, and Vietnam), Fine Arts with WSMA accreditation, and a competitive Athletics Program. Supporting infrastructure includes the SEE Center for individualized academic support, a College Guidance Program beginning in 9th grade, and a 1-to-1 Chromebook program. The technology stack is standard educational SaaS: PowerSchool for grades, TADS for admissions, Parchment for transcripts, Google Forms for forms, and Mailchimp/Issuu for communications.

The revenue model is a non-profit tuition-and-donations structure. The school participates in all three Wisconsin Parental Choice Programs (RPCP, WPCP, MPCP), enabling tuition-free attendance for eligible families, with over one-third of non-Choice students receiving need-based financial aid administered via School & Student Services (SSS) up to a 75% cap. Supplemental revenue includes a $60 application fee, transcript fees ($6 students, $8 alumni), $10 work permit fees, and STEM Academy course fees partially offset by named scholarships. The Shoreland Foundation, a separate 501(c)(3) established in 1987 with approximately $1.5 million in assets, provides annual dividends exceeding $16,000 toward operations and tuition assistance. An $8 million classroom addition and renovation project broke ground in February 2026, funded through the Foundation and donor contributions.

Name

Shoreland Lutheran High School

Legal name

Shoreland Lutheran High School

Website

https://slhs.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Christian Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Private high school education
• Christian secondary education
• STEM Academy programs
• Skilled trades training
• College preparatory academics

Headquarters

HQ city

Kenosha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Choice Programs: Revenue is generated primarily through student tuition. Shoreland participates in all three Wisconsin Parental Choice Programs (RPCP, WPCP, MPCP), enabling tuition-free attendance for eligible families. The school also generates revenue through an $8 million classroom addition renovation project funded by the Shoreland Foundation and donor contributions.
2. Donations and Foundation: The SLHS Foundation holds approximately $1.5 million in assets and provides annual dividends exceeding $16,000 to support tuition assistance, Chromebooks, general operations, and special projects. The school also receives donations through its donation portal.
3. STEM Academy Course Fees: STEM Academy programs charge course fees which are partially subsidized by named scholarships (Brooks Family Biomedical Science Scholarship, STEM Engineering Scholarship, STEM Computer Science Scholarship) distributed based on financial need.
4. Application and Transcript Fees: The school charges a $60 application fee and transcript fees ($6 for current students, $8 for alumni) for processing applications and transcript requests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Shoreland Lutheran High School is a private, faith-based secondary school delivering Christ-centered college preparatory education to approximately 425 students in grades 9–12 in Kenosha, Racine, and Northern Illinois. Its core offering is a four-year high school curriculum that integrates a nationally recognized PLTW STEM Academy (Engineering, Biomedical Science, and Computer Science pathways), a Skilled Trades Academy, fine arts, athletics, and individualized academic support via the SEE Center, all delivered through a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. The school is accredited by WELSSA and NCPSA and participates in all three Wisconsin Parental Choice Programs, enabling tuition-free enrollment for eligible families.

Product overview

Shoreland Lutheran High School offers a comprehensive Christian education program with a unified academic structure centered around its STEM Academy (featuring PLTW Engineering, PLTW Biomedical Science, and PLTW Computer Science pathways), Skilled Trades Academy, International Program, Fine Arts Program, and Athletics Program. The school also provides student support services including the SEE Center for academic assistance, College Guidance, and School Choice/Tuition Assistance programs. Summer camps extend programming to younger students. The institution operates as a unified product portfolio under its Christ-centered mission, educating students for lives of Christian service.

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Brands

• STEM Academy: Shoreland's STEM Academy, established in 2014, is a specialized program in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is affiliated with Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and offers pathways in Biomedical Science, Engineering, and Computer Science. The school was recognized as a PLTW Distinguished School, one of only 143 high schools nationwide to receive this recognition.
• Skilled Trades Academy
• SEE Center (Shoreland Educational Excellence Center)
• Shoreland Lutheran Pacer Press
• Shoreland Lutheran Pacer News
• Shoreland Lutheran Insight

Products and services

• STEM Academy A four-year specialized STEM program offering three Project Lead The Way (PLTW) pathways—Engineering, Biomedical Science, and Computer Science—for Shoreland students. Designed for college-bound high schoolers seeking rigorous, hands-on STEM coursework; one of only 143 U.S. high schools recognized as a PLTW Distinguished School.
• Skilled Trades Academy Vocational program providing high school students with hands-on training in blueprint reading, small engines, woodworking, and welding. Students may earn post-secondary credit at technical colleges while still enrolled at Shoreland; intended for students pursuing trades careers.
• International Program Program for international high school students (from Korea, China, Brazil, Spain, and Vietnam) that includes ESL classes, individualized tutoring, student mentoring, and homestay placement with local host families. Includes one-on-one college guidance for U.S. college applications.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive arts curriculum covering band, choir, orchestra, theater, and visual arts, with WSMA-accredited music programs and competitions. Available to all enrolled Shoreland students.
• Athletics Program Competitive interscholastic sports program including football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, and cross country. 74% of Shoreland students compete on a sports team annually.
• SEE Center (Shoreland Educational Excellence Center) Academic support service providing small-group and individualized instruction to Shoreland students who need additional academic help. Referred through the Guidance Director in coordination with teachers and parents.
• Summer Camps Over a dozen summer camp offerings for grade-school students, including football, soccer, volleyball, cross country, basketball (boys and girls), baseball, softball, track and field, and STEM camps. Used as a feeder/recruitment channel for Shoreland enrollment.
• Spirit Store School-branded merchandise store (Shopify-hosted) selling Shoreland apparel, gifts, and spirit gear to students, families, alumni, and supporters.

Quantifiable outcome

• ACT top 75% average of 23.6 — top third of students nationwide
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Project Lead The Way (PLTW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPLTW is a nonprofit organization serving over 12,200 U.S. schools and provides the STEM Academy curriculum framework for Shoreland's Engineering, Biomedical Science, and Computer Science pathways. Shoreland celebrated 10 years of its PLTW STEM Academy in September 2024. PLTW recognized Shoreland as a 'Distinguished School,' one of only 143 high schools nationally to receive this honor.
• Wisconsin HOSA-Future Health ProfessionalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShoreland hosts a chapter of Wisconsin HOSA-Future Health Professionals, a state-wide health career organization. A Shoreland senior, Anna Becker, was elected Vice President of Service Projects for the organization, overseeing 81 high school chapters across Wisconsin.
• Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShoreland is affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. The school is rooted in the Lutheran tradition, holds the three ecumenical creeds (Nicene Creed, Apostles' Creed, Athanasian Creed) and Lutheran confessions as faithful expressions of God's truth. WELS accreditation is part of Shoreland's Exemplary Status.
• Lawrence UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin is a pathway for Shoreland alumni. Alumna Marissa Lake studied vocal performance there before continuing to McGill. Shoreland guidance counselors recommend Lawrence to prospective students from freshman year.
• McGill UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumna Marissa Lake is completing her Master of Music degree at McGill's Schulich School of Music in Montreal, studying under Dominique Labelle. McGill represents a notable graduate pathway for Shoreland alumni.
• Wisconsin Lutheran College, Martin Luther College, Bethany Lutheran CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShoreland maintains relationships with these WELS-affiliated colleges. The school offers a Pre-ministerial Program specifically preparing students for Martin Luther College. The L.R. 'Larry' Marquardt Lutheran Scholarship is designated for students attending these three institutions. The Jeff Dorn Memorial Scholarship specifically awards to graduates attending Martin Luther College.
• Gateway Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGateway Technical College in Racine partners with Shoreland's Skilled Trades Academy. Graduate Olivia Mooney enrolled in Gateway's welding program. Students may attend technical school classes for post-secondary credit while still attending Shoreland.
• Perma-Structo Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerma-Structo Inc. in Sturtevant, Wisconsin partnered with Shoreland's Skilled Trades Academy. Teacher Scott Zondag invited Perma-Structo to demonstrate concrete work to students, leading to internship and apprenticeship offers. Graduate Eric Gowens is employed as a concrete laborer/apprentice at Perma-Structo.
• TADS (mytads.com)coreTechnology or IntegrationShoreland uses TADS (mytads.com/a/shoreland) as its online application management platform for prospective student enrollment, including international student applications.
• Parchment (parchment.com)coreTechnology or IntegrationShoreland utilizes parchment.com for official transcript requests and ordering, serving both current students ($6) and alumni ($8).
• School & Student Services (SSS) by Community BrandscoreTechnology or IntegrationShoreland uses SSS (solutionsbysss.com) to conduct financial need analysis for its Tuition Assistance Program. Families complete the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) through SSS to determine eligibility for aid. SSS Family Support available at 800-344-8328.

Scale indicators22 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wisconsin Lutheran High School: WELS-affiliated private Christian high school in Milwaukee, WI. Direct peer as a fellow Lutheran Synod high school with comparable curriculum, faith-based mission, college preparatory focus, and extracurricular structure—serving a different but overlapping Wisconsin market.
• Lake Country Lutheran High School: WELS-affiliated private Lutheran high school in Hartland, WI. Direct peer operating in the same Wisconsin Private School Choice space, serving the western Milwaukee suburbs with similar STEM, fine arts, and athletics programming.
• Fox Valley Lutheran High School: WELS-affiliated Lutheran high school in Appleton, WI. Direct peer in the same Synod system, sharing curriculum, faith foundation, College Choice program participation, and similar student body scale and program structure.
• Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School: WELS-affiliated Lutheran high school in Jackson, WI. Direct peer serving the greater Milwaukee/Waukesha region with comparable faith-based college preparatory model and Wisconsin Parental Choice Program participation.
• Luther High School: WELS-affiliated Lutheran high school in Onalaska, WI. Direct peer operating in the same Synod system in western Wisconsin with similar college-prep mission, faith integration, and extracurricular programming.
• Brookfield Academy: Independent non-faith private K-12 school in Brookfield, WI. Direct peer serving the same suburban Milwaukee high-income market with a college-preparatory focus; competes for academically oriented families outside the Lutheran federation.
• University School of Milwaukee: Independent secular private K-12 school in Milwaukee, WI. Direct peer in the regional private college-prep market with rigorous academics and broad extracurricular offerings, though at a larger scale and higher tuition point.

Emerging players

• Pius XI Catholic High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Milwaukee, WI. Comparable faith-based private school with similar college-prep mission, athletic programs, and parental choice participation—appeals to a different but adjacent faith demographic.
• St. Joseph Catholic Academy: Catholic high school in Kenosha, WI. Closest geographic peer in the same city market, competing for faith-oriented families; offers a similar college-prep model with different theological tradition and slightly larger scale.
• Heritage Christian Schools: Non-denominational Christian K-12 school in New Berlin, WI. Comparable Christian college-prep institution serving the greater Milwaukee area with similar faith integration, STEM offerings, and athletic programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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