Spiritual opportunities abound as we practice “Learning, Serving, and Sharing Christ.” All students take theology classes which are designed to meet the needs of young men and women. In addition, all students and staff attend chapel twice a week. Chapel services include a variety of worship forms, including a split chapel for boys and girls, a small group discussion setting, and our frequent contemporary style. Chapel and small groups are led by teachers, student groups, area pastors and youth leaders, and other special presenters.
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Students are enrolled in eight classes, taking four each day, ABCD Block or EFGH Block. Classes are typically 85 minutes in length.
Each week you will receive a Parent Bulletin from the school containing general parent information, announcements, items of special interest and information about school activities that provide parents with opportunities to become more involved. Parents also have access to Google Classroom and PlusPortals which enable parents to view their students grades and access to assignments.
Valley Lutheran encourages all families to apply to the Scholarship Tuition Organizations listed on our Financial Aid page. Beyond that, there are a few opportunities for students to earn academic scholarships at the end of the academic year.
Valley Lutheran High School offers an accommodation plan for students with learning disabilities. For more information, please contact the school office.
Valley Lutheran does not require uniforms. Students should dress in a manner that reflects the Christian environment of the school, as detailed in the student handbook's dress code policy.
Valley Lutheran High School provides point to point transportation before and after school from several locations in the Valley. There is a monthly fee to use Valley transportation. Please contact the school office at 602-230-1600 for specifics on pick-up/drop-off locations and times.
Each year the entire school goes to northern Arizona to an established camp for three days. Camp is a way for all our students to build relationships with one another as well as their teachers. They participate in activities such as zip line, high ropes course, hiking, horse shoes, archery, arts & crafts, human foosball, and many more activities. Along with the many activities that are offered, students will participate in Chapel every morning and evening.
Interim classes at Valley Lutheran are one-week courses in the spring semester that provide unique, out-of-the-classroom learning experiences. Each year, students must enroll in an interim class, which can cover subjects like Fine Arts, Industrial Arts, Physical Education, Sports, Humanities, Science, Math, Computers, and Theology/Service.
Lunch at Valley Lutheran High School is provided daily by a non-profit organization that supports charity. The cost is $5 per day. Students can also bring their own lunch, with refrigerators and microwaves available for use.
Valley Lutheran High School is located at 5199 N. 7th Avenue, just 1/4 mile north of Camelback. We are a short walk from the METRO Light Rail station on Camelback, and Valley Metro transit buses stop nearby. For more details, visit the Valley Metro website.
Students are admitted based on:
Transcript evaluation
Review of standardized testing results
Letters of recommendation
Interview
Application essay
We evaluate each new incoming student by obtaining their most recent grade report/transcript, results of standardized testing and by conducting an in-person interview. For incoming freshman a placement test is given to determine Math, English, and Science class placement. Placement for transfer students is based on the transcript from the previous school.
Valley Lutheran High School does accept transfer students. An interview is generally required for admission as a transfer. Please call the school office at 602-230-1600 for more information.
No, it is not necessary to be Lutheran to enroll at Valley Lutheran. About 35% of our students are Lutheran, but we welcome students from all faith backgrounds.