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Concordia Lutheran High School

LutheranCo-EdGrades 9–12Mascot: Crusaders

Tomball · Northwest Houston metro, on East Main Street in Tomball

700 E. Main, Tomball, TX 77375Map ↗Established 1984

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$22,800

Tuition · 2026–27

9–12

Grades

565

Upper School Enrollment

11:1

Student–teacher

At a glance

Academic Model
Christ-Centered College Preparatory with Agricultural Sciences

A college-preparatory curriculum with CAPP, AP and on-campus dual-credit courses, a theology course every semester, and an agricultural sciences program tied to the school’s 4-H/FFA chapter.

Advanced Academics

School-designed CAPP courses from ninth grade lead into 16 AP courses and on-campus Lone Star College dual credit.

Agricultural Sciences

Animal science, wildlife management, floral design and culinary courses carry FFA membership and a veterinary-assistant certification path.

Faith & Purpose

A theology course every semester is a graduation requirement, and juniors and seniors can train as mentors to new students.

Arts & Creativity

Auditioned choir and band, AP art portfolios and audio-video production toward industry certification anchor the fine arts curriculum.

Tuition & financial aid

2026–27 Tuition

$22,800

Active members of the nine supporting LCMS congregations receive $960 off.

Estimated First-Year Required Cost

$23,850

$22,800 tuition + $1,050 mandatory freshman fees

TEFA (Texas Education Freedom Account)

Accepted

Payment options

Monthly

through May

Need-based aid

Awards reduce tuition only and are set each year. Apply once your student has started the admission process; need has no bearing on admission.

Merit scholarships

Not offered — aid is need-based only

2026–27
Sources

Additional & conditional costs

Required and potential costs beyond published tuition

Mandatory freshman fees

Included in estimated first-year required cost

Enrollment Fee

New students; non-refundable

$50

Registration Fee

Non-refundable, due before scheduling · Covers textbook rental.

$1,000

Optional / variable expenses

Not included in estimated first-year cost

Ag Sciences

Annual

$150

Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Cheerleading, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, and Golf

Annual

$400

Football, Baseball, and Lacrosse

Annual

$450

Visual Arts

Annual

$150

Band, Choir, Multimedia, and Esports

Annual

$150

Theater (One Act Play, Winter Musical)

Annual

$150
Sources

Source last checked: Oct 5, 2026

Admissions

Admissions Timeline

2027–28 cycle
  1. Oct 1, 2026

    Applications Open

  2. Feb 19, 2027

    Priority Application Deadline

  3. Mar 5, 2027

    Application Deadline

  4. Apr 2, 2027

    Acceptance Response Date

What's required

  • Entrance exam: ISEE

  • Teacher recommendations

  • Interview

  • Most recent report card

  • Birth certificate

  • Current immunization records

Good to know

Priority consideration
Applications in by the priority deadline are reviewed first; later ones are considered until all spaces fill

Visits & Events

Fall Future Sader Night

Oct 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Parent + student / Family

School Life → Academic Calendar

Oct 28, 2026

Winter Future Sader Night

Feb 3, 2027

Parent + student / Family

Academics

Advanced Coursework

16

AP Courses

8

Advanced Courses

Academic Model & Programs

Signature program: Agricultural Sciences (4-H/FFA) — Hands-on animal, wildlife, floral and culinary courses; taking one each year makes a student a chapter member eligible for its competition teams.

Grading

4.0GPA Scale

+1.0 CAPP, AP & Dual Credit

Class Ranking

Selective Disclosure

Only the top 10% receive a numerical rank

Graduation Requirements

Minimum of 30 credits required for graduation—
including 4 core credits each in science/math/English/social studies—
year technology1
years same foreign language2
year PE1
year fine art1
and theology every semester enrolled—
Learning Support & Accommodations
Academic Services Program

Academic Support

Tutoring

Good to know

Accommodations are granted at the school’s discretion, based on individual student needs.

Sources

Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026

World Languages

Spanish

Spanish I • Spanish II • CAPP Spanish III • AP Spanish IV – Language • AP Spanish V – Literature

American Sign Language

American Sign Language I • American Sign Language II • American Sign Language III

Sources

Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026

College Prep

College Counseling

Grade-level counselors plus a College and Career Counselor

Counselors help with course planning, test scores, and college and scholarship applications.

Testing & Test Prep

PSAT 8/9 in 9th grade and the PSAT in 10th and 11th, given at school

Counselors also explain the placement tests used for dual credit enrollment.

College Planning

On-campus college fair each fall

Approved college visits count as excused absences.

College outcomes · Class of 2025

98% of students continue on to higher education%

College Bound

Faith & community

Lutheran identity

Lutheran

Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) · A Recognized Service Organization of the LCMS, governed by nine association congregations. Enrollment depends on signing and upholding the school’s Statement of Faith.

Chapel & worship

Weekly Chapel · Thursdays · Required

Teachers, students, area pastors and youth ministers lead the services, with student praise teams and soloists.

Pastoral care

Spiritual Life Director for prayer requests

Student leaders pray over the PA and at lunch; teachers and coaches pray in class and at practices.

Family Work Service

12 hours a year per family, or $240 in lieu

Hours and payment can be mixed at $20 an hour.

Retreats

Freshman retreat in October

A day of games, seminars, Bible study and time outdoors, with Student Council members as group leaders.

2026–27
Sources

Athletics

TAPPS

League / Classification

Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools; Concordia plays in 6A, the largest division.

79% of students participate in athletics; 20 varsity sports; 36 total athletic teams%

of students play a sport

13 sports offered

Varsity/interscholastic offerings

Cheerleading • Cross Country · Boys & Girls • Football • Volleyball · Girls • Basketball · Boys & Girls • Soccer · Boys & Girls • Swimming · Boys & Girls • Baseball • Golf · Boys & Girls • Lacrosse · Boys • Softball • Tennis · Boys & Girls • Track & Field · Boys & Girls

Athletic Facilities

Stadium with football field and track • Gymnasium • Tennis complex • Two weight rooms, one with a rehab area • Athletic training clinic with a full-time licensed athletic trainer

Athletic Notables

TAPPS 6A state runner-up: Cheer 2021-22, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26; Baseball 2024 and 2026; Boys Track & Field 2026

Boys Golf individual state champion, 2025

Arts

Band

Symphonic Band (by audition) and a beginners’ Band Exploratory class; jazz band, drumline, handbells and a chapel praise band rehearse outside class.

Visual Arts

Art I, then Drawing, Painting or Sculpture, CAPP Art III and three AP portfolios; the Art Team enters TAPPS and Scholastic competitions.

Theater / Drama

A year-long Theatre Arts class covering acting, design and stagecraft, plus a fall one-act play and a winter musical.

Choir / Vocal

Concert Choir is auditioned; Crusader Choir teaches beginners in grades 9–10. A select Chamber Choir rehearses before school.

Digital / Media Arts

Video storytelling from Multimedia Pro through AV Production Practicum, preparing for an industry editing certification.

Arts Notables

TAPPS 6A Overall Fine Arts state champion, 2023 and 2024

TAPPS 6A state champions every year 2022–2026 in Vocal Music and in Band

TAPPS 6A Art Team state champion, 2024

2026–27
Sources

School life

Campus & Setting

Main Campus

Main and south campuses · Tomball

Timkin Road, parallel to FM 2920, runs between the two.

Arts

Crusader Center stage · music rooms · art room

Ensembles also perform at area churches and schools.

2026–27
Sources

Daily Life

School Day

8:00 AM – 3:15 PM

All eight classes meet Monday, Tuesday and Friday; Wednesday and Thursday are longer block days.

Uniform

Standards of Dress & Grooming · five principles

Clothes must be neat, modest and free of offensive messages; torn clothing, athletic pants and leggings are not allowed. Students dress to a set theme on Theme Days.

Lunch & Dining

Catered hot lunch or a lunch from home

Several hot entrées and à la carte items are sold daily; coolers and microwaves are available for lunches from home.

Community Time

Family Groups · Fridays

Small mixed-grade groups, each led by a faculty or staff member.

Phone Policy

Locked in a pouch from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM

Smartwatches, earbuds and tablets are included. A device found outside the pouch is held until a parent picks it up.

Freshman Transition & Success

Getting Started

FAME (Freshmen Achieving More Excellence)

Built into the freshman theology course, it works on relationships, organization, study skills and academic goals.

Ongoing / Success Support

A guidance counselor dedicated to the freshman class

Grades 10 and 11–12 each have their own counselor as well.

Peer Support

Upperclass leadership mentors

Freshmen meet their mentor weekly in the fall and every other week in the spring.

2026–27
Sources

Clubs & Activities

17 activities across 10 categories

Faith & Ministry

  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  • Friday Morning Girls
  • Fight Club Men’s Bible Study
  • Youth Commission International

Academic

  • Academic Team
  • Finance Club
  • Marketing Club
  • Peer Tutoring

Honor Societies

  • National Honor Society
  • American Sign Language Honor Society

Cultural & Affinity

  • Spanish Club

STEM / Robotics

  • Chemistry Club

Special Interest

  • Agriculture program began in 2015; over 240 students participate each year; includes Food Science as a career event and Food Technology & Safety, Food Processing, Wildlife/Fisheries & Ecology Management, Small Animal Management, Veterinary Medical Applications, Principles & Elements of Floral Design, and Animal Science courses

Yearbook

  • Yearbook

Student Government

  • Student Council

Debate & Speech

  • Speech & Debate Team

Service

  • Interact Club
Commute from home

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