Strengthened by Faith. Prepared for Life.

Founded in 1973, Orange Lutheran High School is a top private Christian High School in Orange County offering a co-educational college-preparatory education for grades 9-12. We provide transformational learning and life experiences to prepare the Lancer community to serve the people of the world.

The Difference You've Been Looking For

10 things you'll love about Orange Lutheran:

• Our Mission is to help students internalize the Gospel message of salvation in Christ Jesus, and we do that by fostering a safe, nurturing environment where all learners can thrive as they discover and develop their unique gifts, talents, and passions.
• Athletics has had over 400+ college-bound student-athletes sign National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic career at NCAA and NAIA schools since 2010. Orange Lutheran alumni have competed at the professional level in the MLB, NFL, NBA, and national teams. Additionally, alumni have represented Team USA at the 2008, 2012, and 2020 Olympics.
  
• Counseling & College Planning is leading the state with one of the best student-to-counselor ratios. Orange Lutheran’s counselors are passionate and specifically trained to work with students to enhance the learning process and promote career, academic, and social-emotional development while building skills and behaviors critical for academic achievement.
  
• Special Programs & Services (DSPS) meets the needs of students with identified learning disabilities and other special instructional requirements including some medical needs, fostering academic growth through reasonable accommodations in curriculum and classroom expectations.
  
• OLu Missions combines outreach and on-campus ministries with coursework as learners choose to serve in a variety of ways, including construction projects, disaster relief, elderly care, and children’s clinics.
• Student Life is at the core of Orange Lutheran and our vibrant campus culture. Our social culture is rooted in caring relationships, service opportunities, high standards of personalized excellence, and a warm, energetic atmosphere.
• Visual & Performing Arts dedicated faculty focus on the development of intellectual and critical abilities to empower young artists of all disciplines including orchestra, choirs, stage actors, ceramics, 3D design, photography, video game design, and more.
  
• The Alexandra Nechita Center is a world-class performing arts venue located on the campus at Orange Lutheran. The Nechita boasts state-of-the-art light and sound systems, a large stage, brilliant acoustics, and unobstructed views from every seat in the house.
• Flexible Individualized Learning offers over 50 online courses in a wide variety of disciplines, including core courses that are NCAA and UC-approved as well as Advanced Placement (AP) courses. 
  
• The Academies of Orange Lutheran are optional, discipline-specific programs that allow students to discover and hone their unique strengths, interests, and passions. We offer academies in First Responders, Health Professions, STEM, Business & Global Leadership, and Arts & Humanities.
  

"I think the difference here has mainly been community. We are surrounded with support and love in every single aspect."

- CLASS OF 2023 STUDENT

I love that I can stay involved in school and stay connected. On top of the academic rigor as well as the incredible faculty and teachers there to assist us in our studies, there are also so many other ways to be connected to other students and truly make a difference in the world."

Orange Lutheran High School  |  2222 N. Santiago Blvd.  |  Orange, CA 92867

Orange Lutheran High School is an independent Christian High School in Orange County offering a co-ed college-prep education for grades 9-12.

• Our Mission is to help students internalize the Gospel message of salvation in Christ Jesus, and we do that by fostering a safe, nurturing environment where all learners can thrive as they discover and develop their unique gifts, talents, and passions.
  
• Community Service — students can choose to serve others through projects, trips, and engagements planned by individual programs, teams, clubs, groups, classes, and departments, as well as opportunities offered by OLu Missions or local congregations.
• Athletics — since 2010, over 400+ college-bound student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic career at NCAA and NAIA schools. Orange Lutheran alumni have competed at the professional level in the MLB, NFL, NBA, and national teams. Additionally, alumni have represented Team USA at the 2008, 2012, and 2020 Olympics. 
  
• Counseling & College Planning — leading the state with one of the best student-to-counselor ratios, Orange Lutheran’s passionate and specifically trained counselors work with students to enhance the learning process and promote career, academic, and social-emotional development while building skills and behaviors critical for academic achievement.
  
• Special Programs & Services (DSPS) meets the needs of students with identified learning disabilities and other special instructional requirements including some medical needs, fostering academic growth through reasonable accommodations in curriculum and classroom expectations. 
  

• Student Life & Community Service — community in Christ is at the core of Orange Lutheran and our vibrant campus culture. Our social culture is rooted in caring relationships, high standards of personalized excellence, and a warm, energetic atmosphere. Students can choose to serve others through projects, trips, and engagements planned by individual programs, teams, clubs, groups, classes, and departments.
  
• Visual & Performing Arts — programs and classroom experiences, along with dedicated faculty and spaces for orchestra, choirs, stage actors, ceramics, 3D design, photography, video game design and more focus on the development of intellectual and critical abilities to empower young artists of all disciplines.
  
• The Alexandra Nechita Center — a state-of-the-art world-class performing arts venue located on the campus at Orange Lutheran. The Nechita boasts state-of-the-art light and sound systems, a large stage, brilliant acoustics, and unobstructed views from every seat in the house. 
• Flexible Individualized Learning — A leader in Christian online education since 2004, Orange Lutheran Online (OLO) brings the Orange Lutheran experience and incredible flexibility to students on campus and worldwide. With over 50 courses to choose from in a wide variety of disciplines, including core courses that are NCAA and UC-approved as well as Advanced Placement (AP) courses, OLO makes obtaining a high school diploma more convenient than ever before.
  
• Deeper Learning Pathways are optional, discipline-specific programs (similar to a college major or concentration) that allow students to discover and hone their unique strengths, interests, and passions. We have pathways in STEM, Performing Arts, Visual & Media Arts, Business, Humanities, and Global Citizens.