Illinois Lutheran High School Profile
The School
Co-educational, Private, WELS Lutheran,
Joint Ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church and Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Established: 1986
ILHS is part of Crete Ev. Lutheran Schools which operates Illinois Lutheran Elementary School (pre-school - grade 6), Illinois Lutheran Junior High School (grade 7-8) and Illinois Lutheran High School (grades 9-12).
Recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education
Accredited by WELSSA, National Council for Private School Accreditation
Location
1610 Main St. Crete, IL 60417
The Community
Crete, Illinois is a suburb of Chicago located about 35 miles south of the Loop with a population of about 7000.
Mission Statement
Illinois Lutheran High School provides quality, Christian education to students of the church and community, nurturing and reaching souls for time and eternity.
Vision Statement
Illinois Lutheran High School is a partnership that brings together families, schools and churches; training and equipping students to positively impact their Church and community, through:
- Qualified, caring teachers
- Diversified curriculum
- Progressive facilities
- Strong co-curricular activities
Philosophy
Illinois Lutheran High School provides a unique educational environment in which the fellowship of believers is encouraged by the Word in yielding their lives to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The role of the student is to grow in the saving knowledge of his Lord Jesus, and to develop his God-given gifts and abilities so that he may be equipped for his life of good works which God has already prepared for him to do (Ephesians 2:10). The role of the faculty is to minister to the student. Such a ministry requires spiritually mature and academically qualified faculty members who are continually open to the Word of the Holy Spirit.
In this Lutheran high school all knowledge and learning are viewed as potential channels for God’s power and grace. The curriculum of Illinois Lutheran is determined by the requirements of a complex and changing society, by the needs and aptitudes of the individual student, and by the spirit and substance of the Gospel of Christ. Students are given opportunities to develop not only individual talents, but also the skills and attitudes to make thoughtful Christian decisions and take positive Christian action as they carry out their individual callings in society as the people of God.
Enrollment
147 students in grades 9-12 to begin the 2010-2011 school year
Graduation Requirements
| English |
4 credits |
| Religion |
4 credits |
| Social Studies |
4 credits |
| Mathematics |
3 credits |
| Science |
2 credits |
| Electives |
credit to a minimum of 24 total credits |
Each school year has two semesters each of which has a credit value of 0.5 credits.
All students have a course load of 3.5 credits per semester.
Religion requirements are eased for transfer students.
Students attending ILHS for 4 years are also required to complete a minimum of 40 service hours to earn a diploma.
Academic Program
ILHS offers a broad curriculum with 44 different course offerings. The curriculum is college-prep by nature and challenges gifted students and offers opportunities for students of varying levels of academic gifts. Students take 7 classes per semester. The schedule is a rotating schedule with six fifty-three minute periods per day. Each day one class drops from the schedule. GPA is determined using a 4.0 scale with weighting in honors and AP classes.
Grading Scale
| Grade | Percent/Grade Points | | Grade | Percent/Grade Points |
| A+ |
97.5% / 4.000 |
|
C+ |
82.5% / 2.333 |
| A |
95.0% / 4.000 |
|
C |
80.0% / 2.000 |
| A- |
92.5% / 3.667 |
|
C- |
77.5% / 1.667 |
| B+ |
90.0% / 3.333 |
|
D+ |
75.0% / 1.333 |
| B |
87.5% / 3.000 |
|
D |
72.5% / 1.000 |
| B- |
85.0% / 2.667 |
|
D- |
70.0% / 0.667 |
Honors classes are available in Math, Science and Spanish. Students in Honrors Calculus, Honors English Literature and Composition, Honors Physics and Honors Spanish 4 may take AP exams in those subject areas . Honors classes receive an additional grade point because of the rigor involved in those classes.
Students taking approved courses, with course numbers greater than 100, at local community colleges will receive one additional grade point because of the rigor involved in those classes.
The student to teacher ratio is 13.5:1. Average class size is less than 20 students.
| Class of 2010 attending post-secondary education: 95% |
| 4-year College/University: 55% |
| Class of 2009 attending post-secondary education: 81% | | 4-year College/University: 54% |
| Class of 2008 attending post-secondary education: 90% | | 4-Year College/University: 48% |
| Class of 2007 attending post-secondary education: 78% | | 4-Year College/University: 67% |
| Click here for a list of university and college destinations for the class of 2010. |
Standardized Test Scores
All students at ILHS are encouraged to take the standardized college entrance exams. Most students take the ACT.
Overall Average Composite ACT Score(1991-Current): 22.6
Class of 2011 Average Composite ACT Score: 22.7 (as of 3/4/2011)
Class of 2010 Average Composite ACT Score: 24.5
Class of 2009 Average Composite ACT Score: 20.1
Class of 2008 Average Composite ACT Score: 23.9
Co-Curriculars
ILHS is a member of the River Valley Conference and offers interscholastic sports for girls and boys teams in fall, winter and spring. Student may also complete in Scholastics Bowl. Opportunities in the Arts include participation in show choir, band and two drama presentations during the year. A school yearbook is published annually. Students may also serve on the Student Council.
Website
www.ilhs.org |
