Valley Lutheran School

Valley Lutheran School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
4520 Rownd St,  Cedar Falls, IA
3.9
3.3
168 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$9,070
Religious Affiliation
Lutheran

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
17
Part Time Teachers
2
College Prep
Average ACT
28
Math
25
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
7
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
80%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
85.9%
Two or more races
6.8%
Hispanic
4.5%
Black
2.8%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Northern Iowa 28 Students
University of Iowa 16 Students
Iowa State University 12 Students
Hawkeye Community College 9 Students
Concordia University, Nebraska 8 Students
Wartburg College 7 Students
Concordia University Wisconsin 5 Students
Wheaton College - Illinois 5 Students
Luther College 3 Students
Upper Iowa University 3 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Forensic Science and Technology 4 Students
Nursing 3 Students
Biology 3 Students
Computer Science 3 Students
Education 3 Students
Physical Therapy 3 Students
History 3 Students
Theological and Ministerial Studies 3 Students
Anthropology 2 Students
Aviation Management and Operations 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 9 Reviews
1.0 NicheUser
7/7/2022
School is too small and no motivation to see it grow. Leadership has poor communication and is not truthful.
5.0 Parent
4/13/2021
We are so grateful for the opportunity to have our children attend Valley Lutheran School in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Valley offers a high quality and challenging education in a Christ centered environment. Students are surrounded by a caring faculty and staff who encourage the students to set stretch goals in their learning, caring for others, and community service.
4.0 Senior
2/19/2019
It is a great place to learn and become well prepared for college. I have been here since 6th grade and it has been a great adventure the entire time I have gone here. I rate it at as great place to have faith and knowledge grow as one.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 7 Reviews
5.0 other
9/17/2024
Amazing environment and great staff :) so good so happy so demure
1.0 parent
8/7/2024
We were concerned with what was being taught in our child's classroom and thus what was being left out. We were alarmed at what our child said they couldn't talk about or never were taught. Negative experience. We left the school.
1.0 parent
5/24/2023
There are almost no sports now because classes are so small. It was really hard to fit in. I liked music but just not enough kids.
1.0 parent
5/24/2023
I see why the positive comments are all from years ago. We have been involved with the school for many years but have to admit the quality of the school has plummeted. Enrollment has dropped significantly in the last five years and most sports have been dropped because of this. I imagine this has to...

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