Orlando Lutheran Academy


The Orlando Lutheran Academy was a private, religious school located in Orlando, FL. It served as both a middle and high school, and functioned in a way that was similar to a standard, public, high school. At its high point, it was ranked in the top 3 private schools in Orlando, but is now defunct as a result of financial difficulties incurred during the height of its enrollment. On Sunday, May 23, 2010, the school had their farewell party as a dedication to the school and its alumni.

Classes available

Students chose from electives such as: Civil War, Psychology, Christian Apologetics, and Yearbook.

Student opportunity

Students could participate in a number of extracurricular activities, including: basketball, track/field, soccer, football, baseball, golf, student choir, contemporary praise band, weightlifting, drama, and chapel production. Also, dual-enrollment was offered at Valencia Community College which allowed for students to take part in college classes while earning both a high school graduation credit, and a college credit.

Accreditation

Orlando Lutheran Academy was a fully accredited school as recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation, the Association of Independent Schools of Florida, and the National Lutheran School Accreditation organization.

School paper

The Crusader Communicator was the official weekly school-to-home newsletter of The Orlando Lutheran Academy which was produced by Carl Schuster.