School Profile

Mr. Adam Kirsch
Executive Director

Mrs. Brittany Mathews
Assistant Principal

Mr. Dan Bickel
Athletic Director

Mrs. Lisa Bahr
Registrar

Mrs. Betty Hathhorn
College Advisor

Accreditation
Lutheran High School is fully accredited by Cognia and National Lutheran School Accreditation.

CEEB Code: 261-657

12411 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64145
Phone: (816)241-5478
Fax: (816) 876-2069
[email protected]
www.lhskc.com

Since 2020, graduates of LHSKC have attended the following four year schools:
Avila University (MO)
Baker University (KS)
Biola University (CA)
Buena Vista University (IA)
Concordia University - Chicago (IL)
Concordia University - Irvine (CA)
Concordia University - Nebraska (NE)
Concordia University - Wisconsin (WI)
Creighton University (NE)
Donnelly College (KS)
Evangel University (MO)
Grand Canyon University (AZ)
Iowa State University (IA)
Kansas State University (KS)
Lincoln University (MO)
MidAmerican Nazarene University (KS)
Missouri State University (MO)
Missouri University of Science & Technology (MO)
Northwest Missouri State University (MO)
Oral Roberts University (OK)
Pima Medical Institute (AZ)
Pittsburg State University (KS)
Rockhurst University (MO)
Rutgers University (NJ)

Southwest Baptist University (MO)
Stony Brook University (NY)
Truman State University (MO)
University of Arizona (AZ)
University of Arkansas (AR)
University of Central Missouri (MO)
University of Chicago (IL)
University of Illinois (IL)
University of Iowa (IA)
University of Kansas (KS)
University of Missouri (MO)
University of Missouri - Kansas City (MO)
University of Puerto Rico
University of Saint Mary (KS)
University of West Florida (FL)
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (WI)
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (WI)
West Point Academy (NY)
Wichita State University (KS)
William Penn University (IA)
William Woods University (MO)

The Lutheran High School of Kansas City (LHSKC) is a fully accredited, four year Christian high school serving over 100 students from the greater Kansas City area. Established in 1980, LHSKC is an extension of and operated by local congregations of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. While distinctively Lutheran, students of all faith backgrounds are welcome.


Curriculum

Lutheran High School offers a college preparatory curriculum designed to meet the individual needs of students and prepare them for a successful post-secondary experience. Dual Credit (DC) and/or Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available in English, languages, math, science, and social studies.

Graduation Requirements

LHSKC students must successfully complete thirty credits to receive a diploma. One credit is awarded for the successful completion of a year-long course

Courses must be completed with passing grades in the following areas:

Religion  (4 credits)
English  (4 credits)
Mathematics (4 credits)
Science  (3 credits)
Social Studies (3 credits)
Language  (2 credits)
Fine Arts  (2 credits)
Practical Arts  (1 credit)
PE/Health (1.5 credits)
Finance (.5 credit)
Electives (5 credits)

Total Credits = 30 Credits

Grading

All grades are included in the computation of the cumulative grade point average (GPA) using the traditional four point system. There are no weighted grades or additional quality points for honors, accelerated, or advanced courses.

                  A  4.00 (92-100)      C  2.00 (72-76)
                  
A-  3.67 (90-91)       C-  1.67 (70-71)
                  
B+  3.33 (87-89)       D+  1.33 (67-69)
                  
B  3.00 (82-86)         D  1.0 (62-66)
                  
B-  2.67 (80-82)       D-  0.67 (60-61)
                  
C+  2.33 (77-79)       F  0.000 (<60)

Other grade notations: AUD = audit, E = effort (credit awarded; 0.0 GPA), I = incomplete (no credit yet), W = withdrawal

Class Rank

Lutheran High School does not rank students.

Faculty & Staff

Of the seventeen faculty, over 72 percent have attained an advanced degree in their field. The average class size (all classes) is 15 students. The teacher-student ratio is 1:11. Our faculty averages over 15 years of experience.

Post High School Plans
     
2025
  2024  2023  2022  2021

4 Year College/Univ.              9        21       20       9       19

2 Year College/Tech                12       10       11       7         7

Military/Workforce      0          1         6       3         0

Total Graduates          21       32       37     19       26