Luther College High School was established in 1913 as a boys’ boarding school, and with just 32 students that inaugural year. Girls were first admitted in 1920, and over the years there have been other changes, too. Today the population is predominantly day students, though there is still a sizable boarding program. The High School campus completed a $18.3 million dollar expansion in 2014 which includes a new performance stage, three new classrooms (two of which are dedicated to fine arts), a gymnasium and student fitness training centre, a student commons, and upgrades to existing structures. The school also has fully renovated science laboratories and extensively upgraded on-campus dormitories. The motto “Quality Education in a Christian context” reflects an emphasis on the whole person—intellectually, emotionally, spiritually and physically—within a progressive Christian context. The values that provide a foundation for the program are rightly a draw. The ideal student is one who can thrive in an active, diverse school community, and who is intending to proceed to post-secondary studies after graduation.
We questioned the school adminstration
1. Who are you, as a school?
"Luther College High School is an independent boarding and day school with a 110-year history in the beautiful prairie city of Regina. We pursue academic excellence in a small, close-knit community that cares for our diverse student body. Our students can graduate with an IB diploma and a high school diploma that exceeds the provincial criteria. Our graduates attend prestigious universities such as Harvard, Oxford, Yale, U of T and UBC."
Founded in 1913
All faiths welcome
International Baccalaureate
Over 97% of Luther graduates pursue post-secondary education
On-campus dormitory
Innovative film program
French, German, Latin, ESL classes
Extensive athletic, cultural and arts co-curricular programs
Bursaries and Scholarships
2. What do you do differently and uniquely well?
"Our mission is to prepare students to be compassionate, creative, critical thinkers, through academic excellence and a community of care that is rooted in our call to love and...(more)
"Our mission is to prepare students to be compassionate, creative, critical thinkers, through academic excellence and a community of care that is rooted in our call to love and serve our neighbours."
3. What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?
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4. What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?
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5. What type of student is a good fit for your school?
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6. Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?
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7. To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?
"Parents tell us they choose Luther College for academic preparedness, close community and safety."
"Parents tell us they choose Luther College for academic preparedness, close community and safety."
8. How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?
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9. What aspect of your school is underappreciated?
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10. What might families find surprising about your school?
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11. What improvements or changes has your school made recently?
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12. How will your school change in the next 5 years?
The student experience at Luther is wonderful. The staff is very supportive, and the teacher to student ratio is perfect for a very personal learning environment. One of Luther's best aspects is its community. However, many people I know are concerned with the grading at Luther. While I appreciate the that the heavy workload and strict criteria Luther adheres to aid in university preparation, the difficulty of the marking is unfair. While the U of R recognizes Luther students as having slightly lower grades, students applying for universities out of province, or internationally, are placed at a disadvantage. Personally, I have missed scholarship opportunities due to Luther's mark scheme. Again, it is not the content that I have a disagreement with, as it prepares people for university. It is simply the harder marking that causes difficulties
Our children have valued the sense of community, the friendships, and the range of opportunities available at Luther. They find teachers friendly and supportive.
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