Nebraska Lutheran High School

What Nebraska Lutheran High School does

Nebraska Lutheran High School (NELHS), legally Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School, is a private nonprofit Christian secondary school located at 203 Kendall St., Waco, Nebraska, operated by the Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Association under the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Founded by association in 1975 and opened to students on August 28, 1979, the school serves grades 9–12 with a college-preparatory curriculum integrated with daily chapel services, religion classes, dormitory residential life, and competitive athletics (football, volleyball, basketball, track, soccer, cheer) in the Crossroads Conference under the NSAA. As of the end of the 2024–25 school year, NELHS has produced 880 graduates, with alumni originating from 26 U.S. states and 16 countries. The International Student Program serves students from 25+ countries at a published annual package of $25,500 ($19,600 tuition plus $4,900 room and board plus $1,000 non-refundable application fee), with a dedicated international coordinator and admissions pipeline.

The school operates with approximately 14 named faculty and staff spanning administration (Administrator Michael Peek), campus ministry (Pastor Andrew Frey), academics across math, science, English, social studies, religion, music, and special education, athletics coaching, dorm supervision, and business/office functions. The technology stack is conventional for a small K-12 institution: TADS Educate for grades, attendance, and billing; Blackbaud for enrollment inquiry and application management; Google Workspace for calendars, forms, and document hosting; Hudl Fan and YouTube for livestreaming athletic events. NELHS is accredited by WELSSA (a member of NCPSA) and maintains partnerships with Bethany Lutheran College, Southeast Community College, Martin Luther College, Wisconsin Lutheran College, and WELS Amazing Grace Virtual Academy to provide dual credit and online course options.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition (international at $25,500 annually; domestic rates not publicly disclosed in text), supplemented by donations across multiple designated funds (Debt Retirement, Tuition Assistance, General Operating, Scrip, NELHS Investor Program, Friends and Family, Fill the Bins), athletics boosters, and recurring fundraising events such as the annual 'Tee It Up For Tuition Assistance' golf outing. Marketing and recruitment are conducted through church and Lutheran elementary feeder networks, campus visits, newsletters, YouTube livestreams, and a direct online application process via Google Forms and Blackbaud.

Name

Nebraska Lutheran High School

Legal name

Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School

Website

https://nelhs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Private nonprofit WELS Lutheran secondary school in Waco, Nebraska, offering grades 9–12 college-prep academics with daily chapel, dormitory life, athletics, and an international student program serving 25+ countries. Operated by a denominational association of 40+ churches.

Ownership category

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Product category

Private Christian Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJACAK

Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Charter K–12 Schools

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Campus Spiritual & Religious Life

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Student Activities, Clubs & Campus Life

Keywords

• Christian secondary education
• College preparatory curriculum
• Residential dormitory program
• International student program
• Athletic and fine arts

Headquarters

HQ city

Waco

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. International Student Tuition: International students pay $19,600 tuition plus $4,900 room and board, $1,000 application fee (non-refundable), totaling $25,500 annually.
2. Domestic Tuition: Domestic tuition and fees structure available through school's TADS billing system. Tuition assistance programs offered to families.
3. Donations and Support: Donations accepted for Debt Retirement, Tuition Assistance, General Operating Fund, Scrip Program, NELHS Investor Program, NELHS Friends and Family, Fill the Bins, and other designated areas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nebraska Lutheran High School provides Christ-centered secondary education for grades 9-12, combining a college-preparatory academic curriculum with residential dormitory living, daily chapel services, and cocurricular programs in athletics and fine arts. The school charges tuition (international students pay $25,500 total annually including tuition, room and board, and a non-refundable application fee) and is supported by donations. Academic offerings include dual credit courses through partnerships with Bethany Lutheran College and Southeast Community College.

Product overview

Nebraska Lutheran High School (NELHS) operates as a Christ-centered secondary educational institution offering a unified academic program complemented by cocurricular activities. The core academic product encompasses college-preparatory curricula for grades 9-12, integrated with residential dormitory services, daily chapel programming, and comprehensive fine arts and athletic offerings. Key program modules include the International Student Program serving students from 25+ countries, Online/Dual Credit courses through partnerships with Bethany Lutheran College and Southeast Community College, Fine Arts (Concert Choir, KRT choir, Concert Band, One Act, Speech, Spring Musical), Athletics (Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Soccer, Cheer), and Dorm Life. Administrative operations are managed through TADS student information system for grades, attendance, and billing. The school is accredited by WELSSA and is a member of the NSAA and Crossroads Conference.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programs (Grades 9-12) College-preparatory curriculum for grades 9-12 covering Religion, English, Science (Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Mathematics (Algebra through Calculus), Social Studies, Spanish, and Fine Arts. Students complete required credits in Religion (4), English, Science (3), Math (3), Social Studies, Physical Education (1.5), Fine Arts, and Vocational Education.
• Athletics Programs Competitive athletics including Football (8-man Class D2), Volleyball, Boys and Girls Basketball (Class D2), Track and Field, co-ed Soccer, and Cheerleading. NELHS competes in the Crossroads Conference and NSAA with Varsity and Junior Varsity options.
• Fine Arts Programs Fine arts offerings including Concert Choir (Freshmen/Sophomore foundational choir), Knights of the Round Table (auditioned mixed choir for select sophomores, juniors, seniors), Concert Band, One Act Play Production, Speech competitions, and Spring Play/Musical productions performed for local elementary schools and the public.
• International Student Program Comprehensive international student program serving students from over 25 countries including Antigua, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Mongolia, Norway, Puerto Rico, Rwanda, Spain, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Includes international tuition, room and board, and cultural integration support. Annual international student package: $19,600 tuition + $4,900 room and board + $1,000 non-refundable application fee = $25,500 total.
• Dorm Life Program Residential life program with separate boys' and girls' dormitories. Includes supervised living, dorm devotions, evening chapel services, intramural activities, and a family-like atmosphere. Students participate in hymn-sings, large group chapels, and community events.
• Daily Chapel Services Daily chapel program with morning chapel led by male faculty members featuring study of law and gospel, singing, and prayer. Evening chapel is led by dorm staff with dorm devotions, hymn-sings, and large group chapels. Weekly devotional activities support the spiritual life of the school.
• Extracurricular Activities Non-athletic extracurricular activities including Quiz Bowl (academic competition in math, science, history, literature), Student Council (organized into dance, student life, missions, and activities committees), and other campus events and organizations.
• Online Courses / Dual Credit Dual credit college courses offered in partnership with Bethany Lutheran College and Southeast Community College for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Includes access to WELS Amazing Grace Virtual Academy for additional online course options.
• Online Gradebook and Billing Portal (TADS) Online gradebook, attendance tracking, and billing/payment management portal powered by TADS Educate with Community One Sign-in for unified access to grades and student records.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bethany Lutheran CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution for dual credit classes. Provides college-level courses for NELHS sophomores, juniors, and seniors to earn both high school and college credit.
• Southeast Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution for dual credit composition and other college courses. Provides dual credit opportunities for NELHS students.
• WELS Amazing Grace Virtual AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline learning option through Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod for additional course offerings.
• Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent synod organization. NELHS operates in accordance with Lutheran Confessions of WELS. Provides theological framework and connection to association churches and schools.
• Martin Luther CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWELS college that trains workers for church ministry. Many NELHS faculty are graduates of MLC. Provides teacher training pipeline.
• Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWELS liberal arts college in Milwaukee, WI. Affiliated institution for continued education.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Luther High School: WELS-affiliated Lutheran high school in the Milwaukee area (formed from 2022 merger of Luther High School North and South), serving grades 9-12. Direct peer to NELHS within the WELS high school system serving similar student demographic and church network pipeline.
• Fox Valley Lutheran High School: WELS-affiliated Lutheran high school in Appleton, Wisconsin, offering grades 9-12 college-prep curriculum with daily religious instruction. Direct peer to NELHS within the WELS high school system with comparable Christ-centered model and college pipeline.
• Manitowoc Lutheran High School: WELS-affiliated Lutheran high school in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, with a Christ-centered academic and spiritual program. Direct peer to NELHS within the WELS high school system serving similar student demographic and congregation pipeline.
• Wisconsin Lutheran High School: WELS-affiliated private Lutheran high school in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with college-prep curriculum and daily religious instruction. Directly comparable to NELHS as a peer in the WELS high school system with the same Christ-centered academic and spiritual model.
• Michigan Lutheran Seminary: WELS-affiliated residential high school in Saginaw, Michigan, offering grades 9-12 with college-prep curriculum and boarding facilities. Direct peer to NELHS in the WELS system with a closely analogous boarding school and faith-based model.
• Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School: WELS-affiliated Lutheran high school in Jackson, Wisconsin, with Christ-centered college-prep curriculum and religious instruction. Comparable to NELHS as a fellow WELS high school; the input data references one of its graduates on NELHS faculty, confirming direct network comparability.
• St. Croix Lutheran High School:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nelhs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@nelhsyoutube1324/streams
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/nebraska-lutheran-high-school

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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