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California Lutheran High School is a college preparation high school with a reputation for high academic standards in an extremely friendly and safe environment. While maintaining high academic standards, California Lutheran High supports its international students through a full English as a Second Language ("ESL") program with an advisor to assist the needs of international students. About 30 students live in the dormitory and 70 students travel daily from both Riverside and San Diego Counties. Our school offers a wide variety of curricular and after school activities throughout the year which gives our students the opportunity to excel in many areas.

Type: A private college preparatory high school; grades 9-12. California Lutheran High School has operated since 1977and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) which has supported Lutheran education for over 150 years.  WELS schools represent the fourth largest private school system in the United States.  California Lutheran High School is SEVIS approved.

Accreditation: California Lutheran High School is accredited through the Western Association of schools and Colleges (WASC)

Location: California Lutheran High School is located in Wildomar, CA. Our school is 1 hour from Los Angeles and 45 minutes from San Diego. Our beautiful 10 acre campus is within minutes from many universities and colleges in Southern California.

School enrollment: 96 students. Our student/teacher ratio is 10 to 1.

Housing for students: There are two residences that house 32 students. We have a male and a female dormitory supervisors that live in the residences and are on duty 24/7.

International Support:  Our international recruiter and advisor supports our international students with day-to-day needs, communicates with parents, assists with necessary medical needs and many other personal areas important to our international students.

Transportation: Los Angeles International Airport is 1 ½ hours away from our high school. San Diego International Airport is 1 hour and fifteen minutes away.  Flights from all over the world arrive at either Los Angeles International or San Diego International airports.

School year calendar: Classes begin on August 24, 2009 and end June 5, 2010

ESL Courses: Our school provides a four (4) week training course in English as a Second Language. We require our international students to enroll in our four week course which begins in early August. We also provide a weekly evening ESL class. Our ESL classes are conducted by qualified instructors.

College Preparation Coursework: As an accredited school, our curriculum meets the required entry standards for all colleges and universities. 

Academic/College Guidance: Special assistance is given for course planning and college/university planning and preparation. We have a college advisor on staff who can guide in course selections. Assistance is available in making visits to university campuses.

Academic Help available: After school tutoring is available; scheduled study halls with supervision during the day and evenings; TOEFL and SAT/ACT preparation classes are provided on campus.

Average ACT/SAT Results:  California Lutheran High School average ACT score - 28; USA score - 21.  California Lutheran High School average SAT score - 1695.

Total Cost:  $20,700.00 - This includes the application fee, enrollment fee, tuition fee, ESL classes, SAT preparation classes, and residence fees.

For application contact:  California Lutheran High School at international@clhs-chawks.org or call 951-678-7000.  You can fax your request for information to 951-678-0172.