Sheboygan Lutheran High School

What Sheboygan Lutheran High School does

Sheboygan Lutheran High School is a private, nonprofit, Christ-centered secondary school serving approximately 175 students in grades 9-12 at 3323 University Drive, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Founded in 1978 and affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, it operates as part of the Sheboygan Area Lutheran Schools Association (SALSA), a consortium of 12 supporting congregations that supply students, faculty referrals, and financial backing. The school maintains a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio across roughly 21 staff (about 15 teachers plus administration), and offers a college-preparatory liberal arts curriculum with dual enrollment partnerships at Concordia University Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, and Grand Canyon University, plus a Youth Apprenticeship program through CESA 6. Unique programmatic features include the Winterim experiential week, 13 varsity sports (with 7 WIAA state championships), performing arts housed in a 600-seat auditorium completed in 2020, and counseling/academic support services.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition ($10,700/year base, $9,630 for association families, with multi-student and financial aid discounts; 88% of students receive aid) supplemented by donations and fundraising (over 30% of the operating budget), the Taproot Club membership program, the school-owned Neat Repeats thrift store in Plymouth (which has contributed over $1 million since 2009), RaiseRight gift card rebates, application fees ($325-$425), and venue rental of the Performing Arts Center. Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP) vouchers provide tuition-free access for qualifying low-income families. The school's GTM motion is community-led and event-driven: Open Houses, Jr. Crusaders youth athletics (grades 1-8), Summer Camps, Community Family Fairs, campus tours, and shadow days feed admissions, with parent/alumni testimonials and congregation referrals as the primary advertising channels.

Name

Sheboygan Lutheran High School

Legal name

Sheboygan Lutheran High School

Website

https://lutheranhigh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sheboygan Lutheran High School is a private, nonprofit LCMS-affiliated Christian secondary school in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, serving approximately 175 students in grades 9-12 with a 12:1 faculty ratio. It generates revenue from tuition, congregation support, donations, and the school-owned Neat Repeats thrift store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheboygan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue source from tuition payments. Base tuition is $10,700 annually with discounts for association congregation families ($9,630) and multi-student families ($500-$1,000 discounts for 2nd+ children).
2. Donations and Fundraising: Significant third-source funding from donors including annual fund, capital campaigns, Taproot Club membership, and memorial/comemorative donations. Over 30% of operating budget depends on third-source funding.
3. Neat Repeats Thrift Store: School-owned thrift store in Plymouth has contributed over $1 million since 2009 to support capital campaigns, scholarships, and operating expenses.
4. RaiseRight Gift Card Program: Fundraising through gift card purchases where a portion of rebates go to tuition. No out-of-pocket cost to families.
5. Application and Re-enrollment Fees: Application fees ranging from $325-$425 depending on timing. Annual re-enrollment fees apply.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Sheboygan Lutheran High School is a nationally accredited, Christ-centered private high school serving students in grades 9-12. The core offering integrates a college-preparatory liberal arts curriculum with daily faith formation through weekly chapels, daily devotions, and prayer. The school supplements academics with 13 varsity sports, performing arts (band, choir, drama), dual enrollment college credit partnerships, a Youth Apprenticeship program, and the unique Winterim January term.

Product overview

Sheboygan Lutheran High School offers a comprehensive Christ-centered educational experience for grades 9-12 through its core academic program, augmented by dual enrollment partnerships with Concordia University Wisconsin, UW Oshkosh, and Grand Canyon University, as well as a Youth Apprenticeship program through CESA 6. The school provides 13 varsity sports, performing arts including band, choir, and drama with a 600-seat Performing Arts Center, and unique programs like Winterim and the Jr. Crusaders youth athletic program. Financial support is facilitated through the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program, RaiseRight gift card fundraising, Neat Repeats thrift shop, and various scholarship endowments. Academic support includes PASS program, tutoring, and counseling services, while the school maintains accreditation through National Lutheran Schools Accreditation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Christ-Centered Secondary Education (Grades 9-12) Nationally accredited Christ-centered liberal arts education for students in grades 9-12, integrating faith across the curriculum with weekly chapels, daily devotions, and regular prayer time. Includes college preparatory and general tracks.
• College Credit & Dual Enrollment Programs Standalone dual-enrollment program allowing LHS students to earn transferable college credits through partnerships with Concordia University Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, and Grand Canyon University.
• Youth Apprenticeship Program 1- or 2-year program for juniors and seniors providing hands-on career experience, professional skill development, and mentorship while earning high school credit, offered through partnership with CESA 6 covering over 80 career fields.
• Winterim January Term

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% graduation rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Concordia University WisconsincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment and college credit partnership allowing LHS students to earn college credits while in high school. Concordia University Wisconsin scholarships also awarded to LHS graduates.
• University of Wisconsin OshkoshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege credit and dual enrollment partnership providing pathways for students to earn college credits. Partnership includes transcript request coordination.
• Grand Canyon UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing students to earn college credits through Grand Canyon University's programs.
• CESA 6 (Cooperative Educational Service Agency 6)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Apprenticeship program partnership enabling juniors and seniors to gain hands-on career experience while earning high school credit. CESA 6 Y.A. representative coordinates opportunities.
• Lakeshore Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTranscript request coordination for students transferring or continuing education at LTC.
• Sheboygan Area Lutheran Schools Association (SALSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of 12 Lutheran congregations providing spiritual, financial, and enrollment support for Lutheran High School. Member congregations: Bethany Lutheran (Kohler), Bethlehem Lutheran (Sheboygan), Good Shepherd Lutheran (Sheboygan), Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer (Sheboygan), Our Savior's Lutheran (Sheboygan), St. John Lutheran (Plymouth), St. Paul Lutheran (Sheboygan), St. Paul Lutheran (Sheboygan Falls), St. Thomas Lutheran (Waldo), Trinity Lutheran (Howards Grove), Trinity Lutheran (Sheboygan), Trinity Lutheran (Town of Wilson).

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Concordia University Wisconsin: Partner institution providing dual-enrollment and college-credit pathways to LHS students, plus a pipeline for LHS graduates. Comparable as an LCMS-aligned educational institution, though not a competitor; relevant for benchmarking faith-based higher-ed pathways.

Direct peers

• Lake Country Lutheran High School: LCMS-affiliated Lutheran high school in Hartland, WI with similar small-size, Christ-centered curriculum, college-prep focus, and association-congregation governance. Direct comparable peer in the Wisconsin Lutheran high school ecosystem.
• Fox Valley Lutheran High School: LCMS-affiliated Lutheran high school in Appleton, WI serving grades 9-12 with a similar Christ-centered, college-prep model, association congregation structure, athletics, and dual-enrollment emphasis. Directly comparable faith-based private school in the same state and denomination.
• Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School: LCMS Lutheran high school in Jackson, WI with a comparable congregation-supported, grades 9-12, faith-integrated model and athletic programming. Closely matched in mission, governance, and feeder structure to Sheboygan Lutheran.
• Wisconsin Lutheran High School: LCMS Lutheran high school in Wauwatosa, WI — same denomination and faith-based college-prep model, but materially larger and more established. Closely comparable peer for benchmarking tuition, programming, and accreditation practices.
• Martin Luther High School (Greendale, WI): LCMS Lutheran high school in Greendale, WI serving the greater Milwaukee area with the same denomination, congregation-supported model, and college-prep curriculum. Closely comparable peer in the Wisconsin LCMS network.
• Sheboygan Christian School: Local faith-based K-12 school in Sheboygan, WI with overlapping admissions market, faith integration, and athletics (the two schools even co-op on boys soccer). Closest direct competitor for the same family segment in the same geography.
• Milwaukee Lutheran High School: LCMS Lutheran high school in Milwaukee, WI serving grades 9-12 with the same denomination, college-prep and athletic programming, and congregation-supported funding model. Same faith tradition and operating playbook in an urban setting.

Regional players

• Kenosha Christian Life School: Faith-based private K-12 school in Kenosha, WI offering a Christ-centered, college-prep education with athletics and extracurriculars. Similar operating model and customer segment, but serves a different regional market than Sheboygan Lutheran.

Emerging players

• Heritage Christian School: Faith-based private K-12 school in the broader Wisconsin area with overlapping Christ-centered curriculum, athletic programming, and family-targeted admissions model. Comparable in mission and segment, though operates in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SheboyganLutheranLive/streams
• Facebookfacebook.com/sheboyganlhsalumni
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/sheboygan-lutheran-high-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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