St. Paul Lutheran High School Earns Missouri A+ Schools Program Designation

The school is now part of the state's A+ Schools Program, which provides tuition assistance for graduates.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:00am

St. Paul Lutheran High School in Missouri has been designated as an A+ School by the state's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The A+ Schools Program provides tuition assistance for graduates of participating high schools who meet certain academic, attendance, and citizenship requirements to attend a Missouri public community college or vocational/technical school tuition-free.

Why it matters

The A+ Schools Program designation is an important recognition for St. Paul Lutheran High School, as it demonstrates the school's commitment to academic excellence and preparing students for post-secondary education or career training. This designation also opens up new financial aid opportunities for the school's graduates.

The details

To earn the A+ Schools Program designation, St. Paul Lutheran High School had to meet a set of rigorous criteria, including maintaining a 95% attendance rate, a 2.5 GPA, and 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring. The school also had to demonstrate a commitment to college and career readiness through its curriculum and extracurricular offerings.

  • St. Paul Lutheran High School received the A+ Schools Program designation on March 12, 2026.

The players

St. Paul Lutheran High School

A private high school located in St. Paul, Missouri that has now been designated as an A+ School by the state's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

The state agency responsible for overseeing the A+ Schools Program and designating eligible high schools.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to have earned the A+ Schools Program designation. This recognition validates the hard work of our students, teachers, and staff in providing a high-quality education that prepares our graduates for success.”

— Dr. Sarah Johnson, Principal, St. Paul Lutheran High School

What’s next

St. Paul Lutheran High School plans to continue its focus on academic excellence and college/career readiness to maintain its A+ Schools Program designation in the years to come.

The takeaway

The A+ Schools Program designation is an important milestone for St. Paul Lutheran High School, as it demonstrates the school's commitment to providing students with a strong foundation for their future educational and career pursuits.