Below Average

#170 of 188 private schools in CO

Lutheran High School

High School

11249 NEWLIN GULCH BLVD, Parker, CO 80134

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

814

Student-Teacher

16.4:1

Score

4.7

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

814

Student-Teacher

16.4:1

Score

4.7

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Colorado private schools

#170 of 188

In Parker

#3 of 4

public schools

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About Lutheran High School

Lutheran High School is a private high school in Parker, CO. Lutheran High School serves approximately 814 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Lutheran High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 188 private schools in CO.

How it compares1.8 pts below CO schools

4.7

This school 4.7 · Below Average
CO avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Lutheran High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Lutheran High School compares to the 26 public schools in Parker, CO

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.4:1

This School

17.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

814

This School

755

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.7

This School

7.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 81.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 7.4% vs 0%

Asian 2.8% vs 0%

Black 1% vs 0%

Lutheran High School Parker Public Avg

All Schools in Parker

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Lutheran High School (this school)	—	814	16.4:1	4.7
Prairie Crossing Elementary School	0.5 mi	610	16.9:1	8.4
Gold Rush Elementary	1.0 mi	675	19.3:1	7.6
Pine Grove Elementary School	1.0 mi	498	15.6:1	7.7
Cherokee Trail Elementary School	1.4 mi	599	16.6:1	6.4
North Star Academy	1.8 mi	678	19.4:1	8.2
Chaparral High School	1.9 mi	2,045	20:1	7.5
Mammoth Heights Elementary	2.2 mi	606	14.8:1	6.7
Legacy Point Elementary School	2.2 mi	515	19.1:1	6.6
Challenge to Excellence Charter School	2.5 mi	548	18.3:1	8.6
Global Village Academy - Douglas County	2.5 mi	394	15.8:1	8.7
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County	2.6 mi	1,108	24.6:1	6.6
Iron Horse Elementary School	2.8 mi	449	18:1	7.2
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School	3.0 mi	705	16.4:1	9.3
Pine Lane Elementary	3.0 mi	774	13.8:1	7.0
Sierra Middle School	3.3 mi	784	16.3:1	6.5
Leman Classical Academy	3.4 mi	1,114	21.8:1	7.8
Pioneer Elementary School	3.6 mi	464	15.5:1	7.8
Legend High School	4.4 mi	2,206	21.2:1	7.5
Cimarron Middle	4.6 mi	1,089	19.8:1	4.3
Northeast Elementary School	4.6 mi	325	17.1:1	6.8

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CO.

Classroom Attention

C 2.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.4:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,209.6

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 33%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 5.0 / 10

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Enrollment 814

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CO

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 81.2%

Two or More 7.5%

Hispanic 7.4%

Asian 2.8%

Black 1.0%

Pacific Islander 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

11249 NEWLIN GULCH BLVD, Parker, CO 80134

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lutheran High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Chaparral High School (rated 7.5/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County (rated 6.6/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Parker, see our Parker schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Prairie Crossing Elementary School Parker	0.5 mi	610	8.4
Gold Rush Elementary Parker	1.0 mi	675	7.6
Pine Grove Elementary School Parker	1.0 mi	498	7.7
Cherokee Trail Elementary School Parker	1.4 mi	599	6.4
North Star Academy Parker	1.8 mi	678	8.2
RENAISSANCE MONTESSORI ACADEMY Parker	1.9 mi	20	—
Chaparral High School Parker	1.9 mi	2,045	7.5
Mammoth Heights Elementary Parker	2.2 mi	606	6.7
SOUTHEAST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Parker	2.1 mi	398	5.7
Legacy Point Elementary School Parker	2.2 mi	515	6.6
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF PARKER Parker	2.0 mi	20	—
Challenge to Excellence Charter School Parker	2.5 mi	548	8.6
Global Village Academy - Douglas County Parker	2.5 mi	394	8.7
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County Parker	2.6 mi	1,108	6.6
Parker Performing Arts Englewood	3.3 mi	619	7.9
LITTLE BLESSINGS PRESCHOOL Parker	2.6 mi	40	3.7
Pine Lane Elementary Parker	3.0 mi	774	7.0
Iron Horse Elementary School Parker	2.8 mi	449	7.2
Parker Core Knowledge Charter School Parker	3.0 mi	705	9.3
Sierra Middle School Parker	3.3 mi	784	6.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 80134 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$142,162

Median Home Value

$643,200

Median Rent

$2,027/mo

Population

77,814

College Educated

59.3%

Homeownership

80.5%

Avg Commute

27.4 min

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Median Age

37.9

Similar Schools

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Abraham Lincoln High School Denver, CO	992	4.8
Academy of Las Animas Online School Pueblo, CO	512	4.8
Denver Online Denver, CO	611	4.8
Alameda International Junior/Senior High School Lakewood, CO	1,027	4.6
La Junta Jr/Sr High School La Junta, CO	504	4.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lutheran High School

What grades does Lutheran High School serve?

Lutheran High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lutheran High School?

Lutheran High School has an enrollment of approximately 814 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lutheran High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lutheran High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Lutheran High School rank in CO?

Lutheran High School ranks #170 of 188 private schools in CO.

What is Lutheran High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lutheran High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Lutheran High School a private school?

Yes, Lutheran High School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Lutheran High School a religious school?

Lutheran High School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 13 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 36 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 814
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 50
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 168 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Douglas County
Phone: (303) 841-5551

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