Lutheran High School South

Lutheran High School South
Location
9515 Tesson Ferry Road

St. Louis
,
Missouri

United States

38°32′54″N 90°20′08″W / 38.5484°N 90.3355°W / 38.5484; -90.3355
Information
TypePrivate
Religious affiliation
Lutheranism
DenominationLutheran Church – Missouri Synod
Established1957 (1957)
Lutheran High School North
Head of School
Jonathan Butterfield[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment600
ColorsBlack and gold    
Athletics conference
Metro League
Team nameLancers
AccreditationAdvancED
Websitewww.lslancers.org

Lutheran High School South (LHSS), commonly known as Lutheran South, is a private Lutheran co-educational school located in Affton, an unincorporated area in St. Louis County, Missouri, in the United States.[2][3] Established in 1957, the school is affiliated with the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod.

The school serves over 500 students in grades 9 through 12. Together with Lutheran High School North, it is operated by the Lutheran High School Association of St. Louis.

Overview

Students at Lutheran South can earn college credit through courses offering either dual credit through Saint Louis University or the opportunity to take Advanced Placement exams. Lutheran South's college preparatory curriculum results in 97% of graduates attending colleges and/or universities. In addition to a wide variety of elective courses, students take theology classes each year. Daily worship experiences and service opportunities are also part of the Lutheran South experience.

In the 2022–23 school year, Lutheran South had 520 students served by over 50 professional staff, including teachers, counselors and administrators. Over 80% of the faculty hold a master's degree or higher. LHSS has a diverse co-curricular program, including 39 athletic, cheerleading and dance squads; intramural activities; drama presentations; the Messengers, a worship-through-drama group; an mock trial team; academic games team; and a student council. Lutheran South is particularly known for its music program. Two choral music groups, Concert Choir and Lancer Singers. Lancer Singers is audition-based. The three instrumental groups are Concert Band, Wind Symphony and the Jazz Band. The latter two are audition-based. Lutheran South's music department utilizes the talents of nearly one-third of the student body.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Faculty and Staff". Lutheran High School South. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  2. ↑ Home. Lutheran High School South. Retrieved on August 23, 2017. "Lutheran High School South 9515 Tesson Ferry Rd. St. Louis, MO 63123"
  3. ↑ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Affton CDP, MO." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on August 23, 2017.
  4. 1 2 "Alumni | Lutheran South". www.lslancers.org. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Four LS Athletes Named Best in Their Sport in Past Ten Years". Lutheran High School Association of St. Louis. July 21, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  6. ↑ "How did St. Louis native Ian Quinn do in Olympic speed skating?". ksdk.com. February 19, 2022. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
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