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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall A-
Matriculation A-
Academics B+
Extracurriculars B+
Geo & Community A
Reviews B+
Located just outside the heart of New York City, Long Island Lutheran High School (LuHi) offers an exceptional college-preparatory experience with a focus on educating students in body, mind, and spirit. Our academic program is designed to foster intellectual curiosity and excellence, while our extracurricular activities promote personal growth and well-being. As a School of Excellence recognized by the Department of Education, we are proud of our 100% graduation rate and high acceptance rate into prestigious four-year colleges. We believe in developing well-rounded individuals who are prepared to succeed both academically and personally. With a dedicated boarding program on the campus of LIU-Post, students enjoy a unique living experience just minutes away from the cultural, academic, and professional opportunities that New York City provides. At LuHi, we strive to cultivate a community that nurtures the growth of the whole person academically, socially, and spiritually.
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School Stats

Average
Current school
Tuition
$63,000
Enrollment
455
International Students
8.13%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
85%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
AP
20
Average SAT Score
1143
Average ACT Score
24
Class Size
16
Boarding %
6

Matriculation


College Matriculation

(2025)
Ranking University/College Students
Art #3 Rhode Island School of Design 1
Art #4 Maryland Institute College of Art 1
#9 Duke University 1
#14 Vanderbilt University 1
LAC #3 Swarthmore College 1
#23 Georgetown University 1
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#49 Villanova University 1
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1

Academics

AP Scores

(2024)
80%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(20)
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Physics 2
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
African American Studies
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
United States History
World History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Research
Seminar
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Sports

(15)
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(25)
Art Club
Environmental Club
French Club
H.A.R.T. (Peer Counseling)
Mathletes
Music Club
Art Club
Environmental Club
French Club
H.A.R.T. (Peer Counseling)
Mathletes
Music Club
National Junior Honor Society
National Honor Society
Pep Band
Spanish Club
Student Government
Yearbook
Buddies (Peer Counseling)
Essence (Literary Magazine)
Go! Club
HELP Club
Coding Club
Languages and Cultures Club
String Chamber Group
WordWright
Math Olympiad
Model United Nations
Peace Group (Christian Service)
Pit Band
Robotics
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Arts

(13)
Band
Choir
Dance
Orchestra
Art Lab
Ceramics
Band
Choir
Dance
Orchestra
Art Lab
Ceramics
Computer Graphic
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Sculpture
Art
Theater
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 6-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1960
Campus Size: 32 acres
Boarding Rate: 6%
Acceptance Rate: 66%
Religious Affiliation: school.Lutheran

Application Info

Interview: On Campus
Recommended
A+ 5.0 (1 reviews)
Recommended
A 5.0 (7 reviews)

Reviews

A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
10/20/2023
Reviews from other languages
Long Island Lutheran School is located in affluent Brookville, Long Island, New York. Brookville was reported by Businessweek as the wealthiest town in the U.S. and is known as the 'Gold Coast of Long Island'. The school is a renowned Blue Ribbon high school. The U.S. Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence program recognizes exemplary top high schools and is the highest honor awarded by the U.S. government to K-12 schools. The Blue Ribbon program originated from U.S. federal legislation in 1982, centered on 'excellence,' aiming to identify and acknowledge the most outstanding public and private schools nationwide. Among tens of thousands of K-12 schools across the U.S., only 3.9% have received this honor. Campus facilities are comprehensive and include: two large gymnasiums, a chapel/performing arts center, student common areas, a dining hall and service center, a renovated library and media services, a performing arts building, a dedicated fitness center, and an upgraded outdoor athletic field. The international student dormitory is located on the campus of Long Island University, New York. The dormitory is staffed 24/7 with administrators. The dormitory is a 5-minute drive from the school campus, and a shuttle bus service is provided for round trips.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
06/17/2022
Reviews from other languages
1. Excellent geographical location, the wealthy area is known as the 'Beverly Hills' of Long Island, about a 40-minute drive from downtown New York City, about a 20-minute drive from Long Island beaches, and about a 27-minute drive from John F. Kennedy International Airport.
2. The school received accreditation from the National Association of Independent Schools and the New York State Association of Independent Schools in 2012. Additionally, the school has received numerous awards, including the Blue Ribbon School Award from the U.S. Department of Education.
3. Robotics and engineering programs are offered to middle and high school students. Students learn to solve problems together and have the opportunity to compete with other robotics teams in the region.
4. The school offers over 30 sports teams, providing a rich and diverse extracurricular life.
5. The school has few international students, providing a good language environment, and the top 10% of students achieve an SAT score of 2154.
6. The school emphasizes learning outside the classroom. Through an annual European trip and study opportunities in Australia, our high school students have many chances to expand their study of history, people, and culture.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
12/22/2019
Reviews from other languages
School Related Information:
Location
The school is located in affluent Brookville, Long Island, New York, approximately 32 miles (a 50-minute drive) from Manhattan, and approximately 22 miles (a 30-minute drive) from Flushing, a hub for Chinese food and shopping.
Nearby Airport:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), approximately a 30-minute drive from the school.
Modern Facilities
The campus includes two large gymnasiums, a chapel/performing arts center, student common areas, a dining hall and service center, a renovated library and media services, a performing arts building, a dedicated fitness center, and an upgraded outdoor athletic field.
The school features advanced teaching facilities, including a 1:1 tablet education system, using iPads for in-class supplementary teaching, completing homework after class, and accessing extracurricular materials, with secure filtering and firewalls.
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Frequently Ask Questions about Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School

Tell me a bit about Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School.
Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School is Co-ed private boarding school located in New York, US. It was founded 1960 , and currently has about 455 students, 8.13% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.longislandlutheran.org.
Does Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School have rigorous academic requirements?
Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School is offering 20 AP courses.

Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School also have 85% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 26.09% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 8.7% go to top 25, and about 2.9% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School?
The total fee for Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School in 2024 is $63,000 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at Admissions@LuHi.org .
Where is Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School located?
Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School is located in the State of New York of USA.
How popular is Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School is among the most popular schools, within top 348 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School has been favorited by 48 users.
How do I complete an application for Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School’s official site: https://www.longislandlutheran.org or call them at 516-626-1736.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School?
What is the FindingSchool rating for Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School?
The overall rating for Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School is A-.

The section ratings of Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School are:
A- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
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