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#64 of 319 private schools in MN

Top 20% of private schools

Hope Lutheran High School

High School

253 LIBERTY ST, Winona, MN 55987

Private

Enrollment

45

Student-Teacher

8.8:1

Score

7.4

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Minnesota private schools

#64 of 319

In Winona

#1 of 5

public schools

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Hope Lutheran High School

7.4/10

High School in Winona · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Hope Lutheran High School

Hope Lutheran High School is a private high school in Winona, MN. Hope Lutheran High School serves approximately 45 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Hope Lutheran High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #64 of 319 private schools in MN.

How it compares1.2 pts above MN schools
  • This school 7.4 · Very Good
  • MN avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 45 students, Hope Lutheran High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 8.8:1 students to teachers, Hope Lutheran High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Hope 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Hope Lutheran High School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Winona, MN

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
This School
vs
23.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
45
This School
vs
215
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.4
This School
vs
6.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 86.7% vs 0%
Black 4.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 4.4% vs 0%
Asian 2.2% vs 0%
Hope Lutheran High School Winona Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Hope Lutheran High School (this school) 7.4
WINONA SENIOR HIGH 5.8
RIVER VALLEY ACADEMY ALC 6.0
RIVERWAY SECONDARY 5.8
WINONA AREA LEARNING CENTER 7.0
SAIL PROGRAM

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 MN.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.4 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,267.5
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.4 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 24%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 2.9 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 45
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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 MN

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 86.7%
Black 4.4%
Hispanic 4.4%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

253 LIBERTY ST, Winona, MN 55987

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Hope Lutheran High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. WINONA AREA LEARNING CENTER (rated 7.0/10, 2.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is RIVER VALLEY ACADEMY ALC (rated 6.0/10, 1.7 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, RIVERWAY SECONDARY (rated 5.8/10, 1.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Winona, see our Winona schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 10.1 mi
School Distance Rating
ST MARTIN'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Winona 0.0 mi 5.3
WASHINGTON-KOSCIUSKO ELEMENTARY Winona 0.6 mi 5.3
RIVER VALLEY ACADEMY ALC Winona 1.7 mi 6.0
ST MATTHEWS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Winona 1.4 mi 5.7
RIVERWAY SECONDARY Winona 1.8 mi 5.8
Riverway Learning Community Charter Winona 1.8 mi 8.4
WINONA EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL ED. Winona 1.6 mi 5.9
WINONA SENIOR HIGH Winona 1.6 mi 5.8
WINONA MIDDLE Winona 2.1 mi 5.7
ANCHOR ACADEMY Winona 2.2 mi
HVED ECSE Winona 2.1 mi
COTTER SCHOOLS Winona 1.9 mi 5.0
BLUFFVIEW MONTESSORI Winona 2.1 mi 7.6
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY Winona 2.1 mi 5.3
COTTER SCHOOLS-ST. MARYS CAMPUS Winona 2.1 mi 4.5
WINONA AREA LEARNING CENTER Winona 2.2 mi 7.0
GOODVIEW ELEMENTARY Winona 4.1 mi 6.2
RIDGEWAY COMMUNITY SCHOOL Houston 9.7 mi 8.3
Rollingstone Community School Rollingstone 10.1 mi 6.3
Trempealeau Elementary Trempealeau 10.1 mi 8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 55987 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$62,171

Median Home Value

$211,400

Median Rent

$856/mo

Population

33,911

College Educated

34.6%

Homeownership

62.8%

Avg Commute

15 min

Poverty Rate

16.8%

Median Age

34.9

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A. G. A. P. E. TEEN PARENT Saint Paul, MN 7.6
KOKESH AREA LEARNING CENTER Onamia, MN 7.6
HARRISON EDUCATION CENTER Minneapolis, MN 7.2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hope Lutheran High School

What grades does Hope Lutheran High School serve?

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

How many students attend Hope Lutheran High School?

Hope Lutheran High School has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Hope Lutheran High School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Hope Lutheran High School rank in MN?

Hope Lutheran High School ranks #64 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is Hope Lutheran High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hope Lutheran High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Hope Lutheran High School a private school?

Yes, Hope 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 Hope Lutheran High School a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
81 Very Walkable
Bike Score
60 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
45
Gender Split
38% M / 62% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
195 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Winona County

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