Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School

What Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School does

Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School (KML) is a private, nonprofit, Christ-centered secondary school serving grades 9-12, located on an 80+ acre campus at 3399 Division Road in Jackson, Wisconsin. Founded in 1974 with 35 students out of a federation of WELS and ELS congregations, KML is governed by the Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Federation, Inc., comprising 26 member congregations across Washington, Ozaukee, and Dodge counties. The school is fully accredited by the Wisconsin Religious and Independent Schools Accreditation (WRISA) and the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Schools Accreditation (WELSSA), and participates in the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (since 2015-2016), the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (since 2016-2017), and the Special Needs Scholarship Program.

KML's offering spans a standard college-preparatory academic curriculum (including dual credit courses with Bethany Lutheran College, Concordia University Wisconsin, Grand Canyon University, Moraine Park Technical College, and University of Wisconsin Oshkosh), a 1:1 BYOT Chromebook program built on Google G-Suite, fine arts (band, choir, theatre, visual arts), athletics, and a Learning Center for academic support. Distinctive infrastructure includes a three-phase solar power system producing approximately 94,600-99,600 kWh annually and an engineered wetland wastewater treatment system. The technology stack is conventional and low-AI: PowerSchool for SIS, Blackbaud Tuition Management, Parchment for transcripts, Xello for career exploration, and OpenDNS for content filtering. Approximately 100+ faculty and staff are listed across the directory.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition (2026-2027 rates of $9,510 for KML Federation members and $12,125 for non-federated families), supplemented by Wisconsin state voucher reimbursements, donations and fundraising (including the KML Legacy Foundation endowment), SCRIP gift certificate tuition credits, and a calendar of community events (Gala Auction, Charity Golf Outing, Family Music Fest, Clay Shoot). Need-based tuition assistance covers up to 70% of tuition for eligible families. The school is entering its 53rd year of operation in 2026-2027.

Name

Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School

Legal name

Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School

Website

https://kmlhs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School is a private, nonprofit Lutheran secondary school in Jackson, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 through a federation of 26 WELS/ELS congregations. It offers college-preparatory academics, dual credit, fine arts, and athletics, funded via tuition, state vouchers, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Lutheran Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Private secondary education
• Christ-centered schooling
• Lutheran high school
• College preparatory programs
• School choice vouchers

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue from tuition payments. KML Federation Member rate: $9,510/year; Non-Federated rate: $12,125/year; International Students contact for pricing.
2. Wisconsin Parental Choice Program: State-funded voucher programs (WPCP and MPCP) where eligible families receive vouchers to cover tuition costs.
3. SCRIP Program: KML purchases gift certificates at discount and sells at face value. 70% credited to student tuition accounts, 30% covers administrative costs and ministry support.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Donations support day-to-day operating expenses, capital/debt reduction fund, student tuition assistance fund, and the KML Legacy Foundation endowment.
5. Event Revenue: Revenue from events including Gala Auction, Charity Golf Outing, Clay Shoot, Family Music Fest, and other fundraising activities supporting tuition assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School is a private, Christ-centered secondary school serving grades 9-12 on an 80+ acre campus in Jackson, Wisconsin. The school delivers college-preparatory academics, dual credit college courses, fine arts, athletics, and a Learning Center for student support, all grounded in Lutheran biblical doctrine under the governance of the KML Federation of 26 WELS/ELS congregations.

Product overview

Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School is a private Christian secondary education institution offering a comprehensive 9-12 grade academic program. The school's educational portfolio includes core academics, fine arts (band, choir, theatre, visual arts), athletics, and various student activities. Key programs include a 1:1 BYOT Chromebook program built on Google G-Suite, a Learning Center for academic support, transcript services via Parchment, and the SCRIP tuition credit program. The school also maintains environmental initiatives including a three-phase solar power system (producing ~94,600-99,600 kWh annually) and a wetland wastewater treatment system. Summer camps, theatre productions, and various community events round out the school's offerings.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grades 9-12 Lutheran Secondary Education Program Core college-preparatory Christ-centered secondary education program for grades 9-12, rooted in Lutheran doctrine and taught by faculty accredited under WRISA and WELSSA. Students take core academics, electives, and may earn dual credit at partner colleges; the program prepares students for college, technical school, public ministry, trades, military, or workforce.
• Dual Credit College Courses College-level courses offered to KML students through partnerships with Bethany Lutheran College, Concordia University Wisconsin, Grand Canyon University, Moraine Park Technical College, and University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, allowing students to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive arts education including visual art, band, choir, percussion ensemble, piano, voice, and theatre programs at KML.
• Theatre Productions Annual theatre program featuring fall plays, winter musicals, spring productions, and children's theatre.
• Summer Camps Academic, fine arts, and sports camps offered during summer months for youth.
• Food Service Program Daily food service offering main entrees, a la carte lunch options, and Friday continental breakfast items.
• Learning Center Academic support services for students including grade monitoring, small group assistance, structured study halls, and modified curriculum support.
• SCRIP Tuition Credit Program Gift certificate program where KML purchases at discount and sells at face value; 70% credited to student tuition accounts, 30% covers administrative costs and ministry support.
• Transcript Services via Parchment Official academic record services for current students and alumni, powered by Parchment enrollment and degree verification platform.
• Bus Transportation Service Bus transportation provided by Riteway Bus Company from West Bend and Germantown school districts, plus KML van service to Slinger, Hartford, and Hustisford.
• Wisconsin School Choice Program Participation (WPCP / MPCP / SNSP) State-funded voucher pathway allowing eligible Wisconsin families to use state funding (WPCP, MPCP, or SNSP) to cover KML tuition.

Quantifiable outcome

• First senior class of 15 students graduated in 1977; grew to 390 students by 1999; entering 53rd year of operation in 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Arch ElectricminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 22 April 2010Solar panel installation contractor from Plymouth, WI for all three phases of solar project
• Riveredge Nature CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2001Dave Flowers from Riveredge Nature Center designed KML's wetland wastewater treatment system
• 26 WELS/ELS Congregations (KML Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKML is supported by and serves a federation of 26 WELS and ELS churches and their schools in Washington, Ozaukee, and Dodge counties. Congregations include Bethany Lutheran Church & School (Hustisford), Bethlehem Lutheran Church & School (Menomonee Falls & Germantown), Christ Alone Lutheran Church & School (Mequon & Thiensville), Crown of Life Lutheran Church & School (Hubertus), David's Star Lutheran Church & School (Jackson), Faith Lutheran Church (Sussex), Good Shepherd Lutheran Church & School (West Bend), and others.
• Bethany Lutheran CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner college for dual credit courses allowing students to earn both high school and college credit
• Concordia University WisconsinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner college for dual credit courses allowing students to earn both high school and college credit
• Grand Canyon UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner college for dual credit courses allowing students to earn both high school and college credit
• Moraine Park Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner college for dual credit courses allowing students to earn both high school and college credit
• University of Wisconsin OshkoshminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner college for dual credit courses (CAPP program) allowing students to earn both high school and college credit
• Riteway Bus CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBus transportation provider for West Bend and Germantown school districts, transporting eligible KML students
• Attorney Robert MelickminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEstate planning attorney offering special will and trust discounts to KML families; donates $250 to KML Legacy Foundation for each client served

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves22 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Luther High School: A WELS-affiliated Lutheran high school in Onalaska, WI. Direct peer sharing denomination, federation-supported governance, and faith-based 9-12 education model. Serves western Wisconsin, providing a comparable benchmark for tuition pricing and program structure.
• Sheboygan Lutheran High School: A WELS-affiliated Lutheran high school in Sheboygan, WI. Directly comparable to KML in mission, denomination, grade levels served, and federation-style governance. Serves an adjacent geographic catchment to KML's, making it a regional benchmark for tuition, enrollment, and program offerings.
• Lake Country Lutheran High School: A WELS-affiliated private Lutheran high school in Hartland, WI. Closely comparable to KML in denomination, geographic catchment (Waukesha County vs. KML's Washington/Ozaukee), grade range, and school choice participation. Direct competitor for Lutheran families in the western suburbs.
• Fox Valley Lutheran High School: A WELS-affiliated Lutheran high school in Appleton, WI. Direct peer sharing denomination, federation model, and high school-only structure. Comparable in size, tuition range, and dual-credit college pathways, serving the Fox Valley region.
• Milwaukee Lutheran High School: A WELS-affiliated Lutheran high school in Milwaukee, WI. Shares denomination, faith-based mission, school choice program participation, and the federation-supported governance model. Operates in the urban core vs. KML's exurban location, providing a peer for inner-city enrollment dynamics.
• Wisconsin Lutheran High School: A WELS-affiliated private Lutheran high school in Milwaukee, WI. It is the most direct peer to KML, sharing the same Lutheran denomination (WELS), the same faith-based high school model, the same Wisconsin school choice program participation, and overlapping feeder congregations from the metro Milwaukee area.

Emerging players

• Heritage Christian School: A private Christian K-12 school in New Berlin, WI with secondary grades comparable to KML. While not WELS-affiliated, it competes for faith-based families in the greater Milwaukee area and offers similar college-prep programming and dual-enrollment pathways.
• Brookfield Academy: An independent (non-religious) private K-12 school in Brookfield, WI serving the same Waukesha/Washington county corridor. Competes with KML for college-prep-oriented families willing to pay private tuition, particularly non-Lutheran families who view KML's faith-based mission as too narrow.

Regional players

• St. Croix Lutheran High School: A WELS-affiliated Lutheran high school in West St. Paul, MN. Highly comparable in denomination, mission, and federation-style organization, but operates across the state border in Minnesota. Useful benchmark for tuition, school choice participation, and federation governance structures in an adjacent regulatory environment.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Memorial High School: A large Catholic high school in Waukesha, WI. Operates the same Wisconsin school choice programs as KML and competes for faith-oriented families in southeast Wisconsin. While denominationally distinct, it is the largest private religious high school in the catchment area and a key benchmark for tuition, enrollment scale, and program breadth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles14 records

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