Why WLHS

List of 8 items.

• Exclusive Program

  Because WLHS’ exclusive International Student Program is designed with a great deal of individualized student attention and support, we only accept a limited number of students each year. Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis until the prospective class is full. Qualified international students are encouraged to submit their application and all supporting documentation as early as possible to maximize the chance for admissions. Click here to APPLY NOW.

• Academic Excellence

  • AP courses - AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature & Composition, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics,  AP Psychology, AP Physics, AP Statistics, AP U.S. History, AP Visual Art and Design
  • Project Lead the Way - Engineering program incorporating project-based learning. These courses gain credit at Milwaukee School of Engineering (ranked 9th best engineering program in the U.S.)
  • Fine Arts - Excellence in choral, instrumental, and visual arts. Click here for more information.
  • Young Scholars Program - Dual enrollment in a local university while still in high school)

• Extensive Course Offerings

  WLHS offers over 140 different classes ranging from: STEM courses, video production, graphic communications, culinary arts, housing and interior design, construction skills, fashion design, ceramics, music, and more!

• Attend University in High School

  Students will be able to earn university credit while in high school. Qualified students will be eligible to enroll in courses through the Early College Credit Program at nearby Wisconsin Lutheran High School. Students may also earn dual credit through approved online courses. These credits will be accepted for WLHS graduation requirements and can transfer to most universities.

• English as a Second Language (ESL) Assistance

  ESL assistance is provided in a variety of ways:
  

  • Center for English Language Learners (ELL) – one on one help in the English language 
  • ELL Language Arts 1, ELL Language Arts 2, and ELL Language Arts 3
  • English 1 for international students
  • ESL Religion

• Affordable Tuition

  Click here for more information about international student Tuition and Fees. Or, for information about scholarships, E-mail international@wlhs.org.

• Additional Resources

  • Individualized student attention and support
  • Dedicated International Student Program staff
  • Dedicated counselor for academic and social support
  • On-campus advocacy
  • Student mentor program
  • Over 40 different co-curriculars
  • Fun cultural activities
  • Volunteer activities

• Universities WLHS Students Are Accepted To

  Harvard University
  New York University
  University of Pennsylvania
  Boston College
  Butler University
  University of Notre Dame
  University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
  Rutgers University
  University of Wisconsin – Madison
  University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
  Loyola University Chicago
  Villanova University
  University of Miami
  University of Nebraska
  Indiana University
  DePaul University
  Iowa State University
  University of Mississippi
  University of Tennessee
  University of Virginia
  Valparaiso University
  Louisiana State University
  Michigan State University
  Purdue University
  Stony Brook University
  University of Alabama
  University of Illinois – Chicago
  University of Tennessee
  University of Virginia
  University of Louisville
  Vanderbilt University
  Northwestern University
  Emory University
  Rice University
  University of California - Santa Barbara