Evergreen Lutheran High School

What Evergreen Lutheran High School does

Evergreen Lutheran High School (ELHS) is a private, nonprofit, Christ-centered college-preparatory high school serving students in grades 9-12 from a single campus at 7306 Waller Rd E, Tacoma, Washington. Founded in 1978 and operating for over 46 years, the school is governed by the Pacific Northwest Lutheran High School Association (PNWLHSA), an association of 19 Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) congregations in the Pacific Northwest, and operates within the Evergreen Lutheran School System (TELSS) network of 10 K-8 feeder schools. ELHS holds national accreditation through WELSSA and the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA), and differentiates on its proprietary "Evergreen Mindset" educational philosophy, combining rigorous college-preparatory academics (including Advanced Placement coursework), WIAA-sanctioned athletics, fine arts, and embedded spiritual formation.

The school generates revenue primarily through recurring annual tuition ($13,998 for 2026-27 plus a $450 registration fee for domestic students), with a discounted rate of approximately $11,200 for WELS/ELS member families and a $1,400 multi-student discount. A separate International Student Program — operating for over 30 years — recruits students globally and places them with vetted host families under a tuition-plus-homestay pricing model. Supplemental revenue streams include seasonal Summer Camps (Volleyball, Cheer, Flag Football, Basketball, Drama, Science for grades 1-9), an annual auction, and a diversified donor program comprising the 10/52 monthly recurring giving program, Giving Tuesday campaigns (with Lutheran Legacy Foundation matching up to $20,000), IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions, employer matching gifts, and the ELHS Giving Day event. Donors and supporters fund approximately 24% of the actual $16,000-per-student cost of education, with over $100,000 in financial aid and ministry support distributed annually.

The school operates a community-led, church-referred go-to-market motion, with prospective families engaging via campus tours, Future Eagle Night admissions events, online applications through RenWeb, and financial aid processing through FACTS. The underlying technology stack is entirely third-party — RenWeb for admissions, FACTS for enrollment/financial aid, PowerSchool (WELS instance) for the family portal, Parchment for transcript ordering, Blackbaud for donation processing, and Google Analytics/Calendar for web operations — with no proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capability. Headcount sits at 11-50 employees, and the EIN is 91-6184677.

Name

Evergreen Lutheran High School

Legal name

Evergreen Lutheran High School

Website

https://elhs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Evergreen Lutheran High School is a private, nonprofit, Christ-centered college-preparatory high school serving grades 9-12 in Tacoma, Washington, governed by 19 ELS/WELS congregations, with an international student program, summer camps, and WELSSA/NCPSA national accreditation.

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 Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• College preparatory high school
• International student program
• Secondary school athletics
• Summer youth camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Tacoma

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Domestic Student Tuition: Annual tuition charged to domestic students in grades 9-12. 2026-27 tuition is $13,998 plus a $450 annual registration fee. WELS/ELS member families receive a $2,798 discount and multi-student families receive a $1,400 discount per additional student.
2. International Student Tuition & Homestay: International students pay tuition plus room and board through a host family homestay program. Total fees are quoted upon inquiry. The school handpicks and places international students with vetted host families.
3. Donations and Charitable Support: The school relies on donor support, offering over $100,000 annually in financial aid and ministry support. Donors can give through one-time donations, the 10/52 monthly recurring giving program, Giving Tuesday campaigns, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions, employer matching, and annual auction events.
4. Summer Camps: Revenue generated from youth summer camp programs including Jr. Eagle Volleyball Camp ($50), Jr. Eagle Cheer Camp ($100), Flag Football Camp, Basketball Camp ($75), Jr. Eagle Players Drama Camp ($80), and Jr. Eagle Science Camp.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Evergreen Lutheran High School is a private, Christ-centered college-preparatory high school serving grades 9-12 in Tacoma, Washington. The school delivers a unified academic program built on the four-principle "Evergreen Mindset" philosophy, combining rigorous college-preparatory coursework (including AP classes), WIAA athletics, fine arts, spiritual development, and post-high school college guidance. It also operates a separately administered International Student Program with vetted host family homestay placements, and seasonal Summer Camps for students entering grades 1-9.

Product overview

Evergreen Lutheran High School is a private, Christ-centered college-preparatory high school serving grades 9-12 in Tacoma, Washington. The school offers a unified educational program built around its 'Evergreen Mindset' philosophy, combining rigorous academics (including AP classes), fine arts, athletics, and character development. The portfolio includes the core high school education program, a dedicated International Student Program with ESL support and homestay accommodations, and seasonal Summer Camps for younger students. All programs emphasize Christian values, academic excellence, and personal growth, unified by the school's mission to prepare students for lifelong success through a Christian foundation, uncommon connection, and growth-minded education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High School Education Program (Grades 9-12) A college-preparatory education for students in grades 9-12, emphasizing Christ-centered learning, academic excellence, and personal growth aligned with the four-principle Evergreen Mindset philosophy, including core academics, Advanced Placement classes, WIAA athletics, fine arts, student life, and post-high school guidance.
• International Student Program A program welcoming international high school students (grades 9-12) from around the world, offering ESL support, college-preparatory coursework, AP classes, and homestay accommodations with carefully vetted host families in the Tacoma area. Separate five-step admissions process including documentation review, enrollment fee payment, visa procurement with I-20 issuance, and orientation. Tuition plus room and board total fees quoted upon inquiry.
• Summer Camps

Quantifiable outcome

• Students accepted to top universities including UCLA, NYU, Penn State, University of Washington, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, US Military Academy West Point, Rutgers, Grand Canyon University, Concordia University, and others.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Pacific Northwest Lutheran High School Association (PNWLHSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPNWLHSA is the governing association of 19 ELS and WELS congregations in the Pacific Northwest that operates Evergreen Lutheran High School. This is the foundational governance relationship without which the school would not exist.
• WELSSA (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation)coreOthersNationally recognized school accreditation body through the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA). ELHS holds full accreditation through WELSSA, demonstrating compliance with national standards for private school operations.
• NCPSA (National Council for Private School Accreditation)coreOthersNational body recognizing WELSSA accreditation. Through NCPSA's recognition, ELHS's accreditation is acknowledged nationally as meeting rigorous private school standards.
• Evergreen Lutheran School System (TELSS) / WELS & ELScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTELSS is a network of over 400 Lutheran schools operated by WELS and ELS—the fourth largest parochial school system in the US. ELHS is part of this system, benefiting from shared curriculum resources, professional development, fine arts programs, and a K-12+ pipeline. The system includes 10 partner K-8 schools that feed students to ELHS.
• RenWeb (now Part of FACTS)coreTechnology or IntegrationRenWeb provides the online admissions inquiry and application platform used by ELHS. Families use the RenWeb portal to submit enrollment inquiries and applications, which feeds into the school's student management system.
• FACTScoreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS provides enrollment management and financial aid processing for ELHS. Families complete enrollment and apply for financial aid through the FACTS family portal. This is the primary back-office system for student enrollment and tuition management.
• ParchmentsupportingTechnology or IntegrationParchment provides secure transcript ordering and delivery services. Current and former students order official transcripts through Parchment's platform for college applications and other credential needs.
• BlackbaudsupportingTechnology or IntegrationBlackbaud provides the donation processing platform used on the school's website. ELHS uses Blackbaud's adaptive donor forms for Giving Tuesday, ELHS Giving Day, and general donation collection.
• WIAA (Washington Interscholastic Activities Association)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerELHS is a member of the WIAA, which governs and regulates high school athletics and activities in Washington State. This membership allows ELHS student-athletes to participate in official WIAA-sanctioned sports competitions.
• Google (Analytics, Forms, Calendar)supportingTechnology or IntegrationThe school uses Google Analytics for website traffic analysis, Google Forms for event registration (e.g., cornhole tournament signup), and Google Calendar for the master calendar embed on the resources page.
• Bethany Lutheran School (Port Orchard, WA)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of 10 TELSS K-8 feeder schools. Feeder schools in the TELSS network funnel students to ELHS for high school education, creating a natural pipeline for enrollment.
• Faith Lutheran School (Tacoma, WA)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTELSS feeder school in Tacoma, WA, providing a direct K-8 to high school pathway for families.
• Grace Lutheran School (Portland, OR)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTELSS feeder school in Portland, OR serving as a regional enrollment pathway to ELHS for families in the Pacific Northwest.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Annie Wright Schools: Independent private K-12 school in Tacoma, WA. Comparable as a private secondary school competing in the same Tacoma/Greater Seattle market for college-preparatory families, though non-sectarian.
• Bellarmine Preparatory School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Tacoma, WA. Closest faith-based competitor in the same Tacoma market, offering similar AP curriculum, athletics, and college placement outcomes for families seeking a private, values-based education.
• Charles Wright Academy: Independent private college-preparatory school in Tacoma, WA. Comparable as a same-market private secondary school competing for Pacific Northwest families seeking rigorous college-prep academics and athletics.
• Shoreline Christian School: Christian K-12 school in the greater Seattle area. Comparable as a faith-based private school in the Pacific Northwest competing for similar mission-aligned families.

Direct peers

• Fox Valley Lutheran High School: WELS-affiliated Lutheran high school in Wisconsin. Highly comparable as a WELS-system Lutheran secondary school serving a regional Lutheran congregation network, with parallel tuition, financial aid, and college-preparatory offerings.
• Martin Luther High School (WELS): WELS-system Lutheran high school. Comparable denominational structure, college-prep academics, athletics, and faith-based community model to ELHS within the same national WELS parochial school network.
• Arizona Lutheran Academy: WELS-affiliated Christian secondary school in Arizona. Closely comparable to ELHS given the shared WELS denominational affiliation, Christ-centered college-preparatory mission, and similar international student and congregational referral model.
• Lutheran High School of St. Charles County: LCMS Lutheran high school in Missouri. Comparable to ELHS as a faith-based Lutheran college-preparatory school with athletics, fine arts, international student programming, and congregational governance.
• Concordia Lutheran High School: Lutheran (LCMS) college-preparatory high school in a different region. Directly comparable as a faith-based Lutheran secondary school offering AP classes, athletics, fine arts, and a similar congregational governance and tuition structure.

Broad incumbents

• Concordia University (WELS-affiliated): WELS-affiliated university system. Comparable as part of the broader WELS educational ecosystem that includes K-12 schools like ELHS, providing a natural college pathway for ELHS graduates and shared curricular/philosophical alignment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@EvergreenLutheran
• Facebookfacebook.com/EvergreenLutheranHighSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/elhseagles

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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