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#149 of 462 private schools in MI

Top 32% of private schools

Lutheran High School Westland

High School · Westland, MI

A private high school in Westland, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

33300 COWAN RD, Westland, MI 48185

  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 MI.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.2 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,332
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Diversity Index14%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment187
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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 MI

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Lutheran High School Westland sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 2Car-Dependent
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,818/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,085

Median home value

$183,500

Median rent

$1,123/mo

College educated

23.4%

Homeownership

56.3%

Poverty rate

13%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48185; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White91.4%
Asian2.7%
Black2.1%
Hispanic1.6%
Native American1.1%
Two or More1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Franklin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.39–121.6 mi1,306Compare →
Garfield Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3121.7 mi57Compare →
Churchill High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.17–122.0 mi1,247Compare →
Livonia Career Technical CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.2 mi1Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lutheran High School Westland is listed in Westland, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Lutheran High School Westland

Lutheran High School Westland is a private high school in Westland, MI, serving approximately 187 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #149 of 462 private schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lutheran High School Westland

What grades does Lutheran High School Westland serve?

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

How many students attend Lutheran High School Westland?

Lutheran High School Westland has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lutheran High School Westland is 12.5:1. 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 Westland rank in MI?

Lutheran High School Westland ranks #149 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is Lutheran High School Westland's MySchoolScout rating?

Lutheran High School Westland has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Westland a private school?

Yes, Lutheran High School Westland 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 Westland a religious school?

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

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
187
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
185 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Area population (ZIP 48185)
48,364
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
38.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48185; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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