Are you looking for a school where academics is interwoven with faith, character development, athletics, unique extracurriculars, and opportunities for your teen to grow and explore? Perhaps you want your teen to receive more support from their teachers, smaller classrooms, or have the chance to be known. As a parent, you want the best high school experience for your teen because you know how this season will impact their success, both now and in the future.
We want the same! At Concordia Academy, ensuring your teen’s success is our highest priority. For most families, the high school years will be their final opportunity to help their teen with academic and spiritual formation before they leave the nest. You want your teen to make the most of this time by making meaningful friendships and feeling confidently prepared for college and their future. High school is only experienced once, and we want to give them the experience of a lifetime.
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What will your teen’s experience look like at Concordia Academy?
As a parent, we know you have a desire to see your teen grow into their God-given potential while developing the discipline to carry their passions to success. At Concordia Academy, our Christ-centered approach to education coupled with a rigorous college-prep focus helps your teen be set up for success. We know there are only a few years left at home, and at Concordia, we want to help your teen make the most of that time.
Why Families Choose Concordia
Whether your teen is coming in as a freshman or transferring as a senior, our small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and rigorous curriculum are laid out to set your teen up for success. Our college-preparatory curriculum is taught from a biblical worldview, and our on-campus college classes, cohorts (STEM, Fine Arts, and Humanities), and technology are designed to make your teen feel ready and excited about their future.
Each of our students belongs to one of our Family Life Groups, providing opportunities for Bible study, fellowship, and prayer. Theology classes allow students to grow spiritually through the seminar, and our annual Vision4Life program helps students live out their faith through service days.
Your teen will nurture their leadership skills inside and outside the classrooms. Students participate in chapels through our student praise team and have the unique opportunity to serve 1st-4th graders on Saturday mornings through our Beacon Buddies. Our Vision4Life offers your teen the opportunity to serve our community.
75% of our students participate in at least one team sport before graduating from Concordia. As a parent, you know athletics benefits your teen’s physical health, but we want to go even further — CA seeks to develop discipline, teamwork, commitment, victory, and how to handle defeat. Athletics cultivate strong character and offer leadership opportunities.
There are ample opportunities for your teen to delve into their God-given abilities and passions and explore new talents they may not even know they have. Theatre, Global Partners, iCACTUS (Concordia Academy Cyber Technology United Students), Bible studies, and clubs allow your teen to experience different possibilities.
Rest assured that CA’s students will be encouraged, supported, motivated, and have plenty of fun. Whether playing on the athletic fields, singing in a musical production, praying in chapel, or walking through the hallways, as a Beacon, we know excellence honors God and inspires people.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the school accredited?
Concordia Academy is a well-established private Christian high school accredited by Cognia and the National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA). Since 1893, we have maintained a strong reputation for academic excellence and spiritual growth. Our rigorous college-preparatory curriculum is taught from a biblical worldview and includes over 90 college credits on campus through our partnership with Concordia University, St. Paul. We are committed to quality education and personalized attention to prepare your teen for college and life beyond. For more details about our academic programs and community, please visit our Academics and Admissions pages.
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Can students take AP or dual enrollment classes?
At Concordia Academy, we do not offer traditional AP classes. Instead, high school juniors and seniors can enroll in our on-campus PSEO classes, which offer a variety of college-credit courses taught live on campus by professors from Concordia University, St. Paul. The number and specific offerings of these college-credit courses can vary each year. Juniors and seniors with a minimum 3.25 GPA are eligible to participate. Upon completion, students earn a college transcript that can transfer to many universities, giving them a valuable head start on college. Learn more about our PSEO On Campus program. College On Campus program.
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Does the school offer STEM / STEAM classes or programs?
Concordia Academy offers a comprehensive STEM program through its math and science departments, providing a wide range of STEM courses. For students interested in pursuing advanced STEM careers, the school offers the STEM Cohort—an advanced track featuring a rigorous curriculum with 4 years of math and 5 years of science, internships or job shadows with STEM companies, and a senior research project presented in regional competitions. Students in the STEM Cohort also develop 21st-century skills in the hands-on ICE Lab, equipped with 3D printers, laser cutting, CNC mill, and CAD/CAM software. Upon completion, STEM Cohort students earn transcript certification and honors recognition. Explore more about our STEM courses and the STEM Cohort to see how we prepare students for careers in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine.
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Does the school offer foreign language or language immersion?
Concordia Academy offers a range of world language courses including Spanish 1-4, French 1-3, and American Sign Language 1-3. Students benefit from meaningful cultural and academic experiences, and international travel opportunities are regularly available, though they are not specifically tied to language classes.
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Does the school provide extended learning or after-school academic programs?
Concordia Academy offers extended learning and academic support programs designed to help students at various stages. The Resource Program provides one-on-one tutoring, learning strategies, and progress monitoring for students with learning challenges; however, space is limited and admission to the program is required. Additionally, the Beacon Block offers weekly academic support, study time, and enrichment activities during the school day. These programs are designed to support your teen’s academic growth.
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Does the school offer summer camps for students?
Concordia Academy offers over 30 summer camps for students in Grades 1-12, featuring athletic, arts, and STEM options such as basketball, volleyball, theatre, art, aviation, CSI, Young Scientists, auto shop, Innovation Lab, weight room, running club, and more. For younger students in Grades 1-4, Beacon Buddies provides Saturday school-year camps for soccer (fall) and basketball (winter). Middle schoolers in Grades 5-8 can participate in the BEAMS Athletics program, which offers football, basketball, and track during the school year to complement sports at their current schools. All programs are open to students from any school. Families can explore camp options and register online or email us with questions about the program.
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How do your school’s SAT scores compare to other schools in the area?
In Minnesota, the ACT has historically been the more popular standardized college admissions test, with a higher percentage of high schoolers taking it compared to the SAT, though both are accepted by colleges. Concordia Academy’s average ACT score is 25.8, more than 5 points ahead of the state average of 20.7.