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#267 of 462 private schools in MI
Valley Lutheran High School
High School · Saginaw, MI
A private high school in Saginaw, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
3560 MCCARTY RD, Saginaw, MI 48603
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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.
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Where Valley Lutheran High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,690
Median home value
$181,800
Median rent
$1,019/mo
College educated
37%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw ISD Transitions CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Mackinaw High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Heritage High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,324 | Compare → |
| Career Opportunities CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Valley Lutheran High School is listed in Saginaw, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Valley Lutheran High School
Valley Lutheran High School is a private high school in Saginaw, MI, serving approximately 277 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #267 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Lutheran High School
What grades does Valley Lutheran High School serve?
Valley Lutheran High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Lutheran High School?
Valley Lutheran High School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Lutheran High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Lutheran High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Valley Lutheran High School rank in MI?
Valley Lutheran High School ranks #267 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Valley Lutheran High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Lutheran High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Valley Lutheran High School a private school?
Yes, Valley 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 Valley Lutheran High School a religious school?
Valley Lutheran High School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Saginaw County
- Phone
- (989) 790-1676
- Area population (ZIP 48603)
- 27,846
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 48603; 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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