Seattle Lutheran High School

4100 Southwest Genesee Street

Seattle, WA 98116

22 Reviews

School District
Grade

9-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 20, 2022

This has been a fantastic experience for my son. He is a Freshman. The school is small but very inviting. He is working ahead in math and the administration has been eager to place him in the more senior classes. He participates in sports and robotics. We love the teachers and coaches.
Submitted by parent on March 29, 2022

We have had a wonderful experience at Seattle Lutheran. It's small size really allows kids to gain confidence and participate in everything the school has to offer. We are not a religious family, but appreciate the message of grace. The religion class is a little less intellectual than I had hoped, but still a good introduction to different beliefs.
Submitted by parent on October 26, 2021

As a parent with two students enrolled at SLHS, I highly recommend. Teachers are interested in each student individually. Classics are taught. All students are accepted and loved for who they are. Awesome art, robotics, drama and athletic programs are offered.
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2021

Not worth the financial investment. Unfortunate leadership attitude and focus
Submitted by parent on January 04, 2021

Do your research. We have a good student without high expectations for academics. We looked for the whole experience (academic, character growth, social group, sports, electives, and culture respect). SeaLu is disappointing. Academics are average to below-average. Men and women in leadership make strong judgements against student open conversations of religion, gender and race diversity, and alternative viewpoints. The number of students needing severe disciplinary action raised concern as did the mean spirited in-person and social media badgering to the kids who did not come from the Hope Lutheran feeder school. The parent association is run year after year by the same group who are uninviting, run the same activities without opportunities for new parents, and openly gossip about families. We tried very hard to roll with the frustrations, but found that
Submitted by parent on July 01, 2020

I have a child that is a Junior at Seattle Lutheran High School. We are not Lutheran and she has two moms, but we have found the administration and teachers overwhelmingly welcoming and supportive. Our daughter loves it so much there. The teachers are amazing and so helpful to her. She has formed strong bonds with the teachers and all the other students. The school size allows her to know the entire student body and be involved in any extra-curricular activity she is interested in. When the pandemic started, they switched to online learning within a week. I recommend this school to everyone.
Submitted by teacher on March 17, 2017

As a former teacher, I have the highest respect for the other educators who work here, but the administrator is dragging the school down. He is unorganized, sexist, controlling, and unwilling to accept criticism of his actions and decisions.On a whole, there is a tendency in the administration to cater to the concerns of a small number of parents who give money or have connections while ignoring the wishes of the bulk of parents, the needs of their faculty, and--often--research into best practices. This school could be so good. The teachers there care about their students and want to challenge them to reach their full potential, but they are hampered by the administrations ineptitude.
Submitted by other on January 14, 2015

As an Alum of Seattle Lutheran High School, I can honestly say that this place provided me with the tools necessary to be where I am today. Small class sizes provided a personal connection with fellow student, teachers and staff. The Christian atmosphere was positive and encouraging and helped solidify my faith in people and God. Finally, the opportunities to not only be involved, but to participate were something that taught me balance, teamwork, and how to deal with success and failure. The school continues to evolve and the new programs and staff that have been put in place are making this an even greater school. For anyone in the Seattle area, and especially those in West Seattle, I would highly encourage you to visit and see what it offers. The benefits of it's small size, central location, and focus on the individual student experience is something that is well worth the investment.
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2014

My son began last year as a Freshman. He had three schools to choose from but ultimately picked SLHS after feeling so welcomed on his visit day. It has turned out to be a fantastic decision. The school exceeds our expectations in every way. Besides outstanding academics, students are encouraged to stretch themselves in confidence and compassion. The teachers and staff truly care about each student reaching their highest potential. This translates into emotional and social maturity seldom seen in high-school aged kids. There is no doubt that my son will graduate fully prepared for college and life. But perhaps the best part is that he's enjoying a happy and drama-free high school experience.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2014

I don't even know where to start in saying how much our family loves Seattle Lutheran High School. Our daughter was previously home schooled, but has also been in private and public schools. We moved to Seattle from California and we enrolled our daughter at SeaLu just in time for her Freshman year. She was so impressed with how much the teachers actually care about the students. She loves the smaller size of the school (which allows the teachers to be so involved with the students) and yet they still provide opportunities to get involved in sports and many other activities. My husband, who is a local pastor of a non-Lutheran church, and I appreciate the God centered environment, the love and care of the teachers and staff, and alumni of the school. In fact, I think the biggest compliment I could give is the fact that my daughter and several of her friends often talk about how they want to come back to this school as teachers, because they have been so inspired by their teachers.
Submitted by other on April 17, 2014

A hidden jewel in Seattle. A great alternative to public schools. Strong academic, college-prep program in a faith-base community.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2014

SLHS has fantastic teachers - the Chemistry and Physics teacher holds a Science PhD, for example. Most teachers have advanced degrees in their subject matter areas. There are many honors and AP classes. Additionally, they really care about your child, and have a very good student-teacher ratio - your child will get individualized attention. There are also lots of extras - not just sports (which there are many year-round choices), but also an award winning Robotics team, drama, newspaper, etc.
Submitted by parent on April 16, 2014

We moved to Seattle from the midwest with our junior and senior age daughters in 2012. Our top priority was finding a school that would challenge the girls academically and prepare them for college and beyond. Seattle Lutheran was the obvious choice after visiting many schools. The instructors are highly qualified and experienced; many holding advanced degrees and certifications in their field. The class sizes allow the personal interaction between the teachers and students that is critical to a student's success. It is evident the entire staff is not only interested in making sure their students succeed, but become leaders.
Submitted by parent on December 10, 2012

Fantastic schoo! Small class sizes, lots of AP, and students actually have an opportunity to play sports that they would not have at a big school. The school has a new principal in 2012 with great leadership skills and a loving heart for all students. Any negative comments about the school in the previous reviews are no longer an issue. You need to check out the school and meet the new principal and you will see what I mean. I would not send my kid to any other school in Seattle.
Submitted by student on August 31, 2012

Terrible school. Bad academics. I was bullied by both students and TEACHERS all 4 years when I attended there, and the principal and dean of students did nothing about it. I would not recommend this school to anyone even my worst enemy.
Submitted by other on August 21, 2012

I am a grandparent of an upcoming Junior. I am so pleased with the knowledge, compassion, ethics and community that is taught at this school. The staff as well as teachers are a group of sincere, caring human beings. It has been a wonderful choice for a high school education. It shows through the love our grandchild has for his school and classmates. Thank you Seattle Lutheran HS.
Submitted by parent on February 26, 2012

My son, who is non-religious, attended this school for two years. Seattle Lutheran served him well and changed him in positive ways, encouraging him to engage respectfully in class discussions that focused on learning, not posturing. Small class size and teachers who treat students like people, not numbers, were critical to this change. In his two years, he was fortunate to learn from three world-class teachers (for history, calculus and English/Lit). He suffered one subpar teacher. The calculus teacher and most of the history department are exceptional.
Submitted by parent on November 11, 2011

SLHS is a great school! Teachers work well with students and parents, students are able to participate in all the no-cut sports, parents are encouraged to participate in many ways in the life of the school. Being a small school allows teachers and students to get to know eachother well and the opportunity for students' personal faith development is excellent. Our family is delighted to have found a great high school in West Seattle.
Submitted by parent on October 03, 2011

This is a wonderful small school! Your child will be well served, as the teachers are very good, and it is a safe and warm environment. Classes are small and there are honors and A/P options. Many of the teachers also lead extra curicular activities such as sailing and crafts.
Submitted by parent on March 20, 2011

I thought private school+tuition=good academics and teachers. These teachers [with the exception of two] are here because they would be fired teaching anywhere else. Their religious beliefs count for more than their abilities to teach, motivate and push students towards higher education. Math, and Chemistry? You will have to hire a tutor. I am so disgusted I put my child in this school thinking it was going to be an amazing experience. Instead it is like daycare. Where is the leadership here? Even the supporting staff like counselors are lazy. We have attended 3 other private schools and none has lacked as much as this one. At orientation the wool is pulled over your eyes and by the time you figure out what is going on, it's too late. Also they have a seperate school within the school for kids with learning disabilities. As a Christian school it would be nice to see the school do more integrating with these students. Instead the students are encoureged to look outside the school for mission work and senior projects. They could encourage the students to shadow the kids with learning difficulties thus teaching the teenagers compassion, humility, and experience in voluteering.