For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
ROMANS 3:23-24 // 2025-2026 THEME VERSE
ORANGE LUTHERAN EXISTS TO HELP STUDENTS INTERNALIZE THE GOSPEL MESSAGE OF
ORANGE LUTHERAN EXISTS TO HELP STUDENTS
INTERNALIZE THE GOSPEL MESSAGE OF SALVATION IN CHRIST JESUS.
A NOTE FROM DR. JACK PREUS
For more than 50 years, Orange Lutheran High School has provided exceptional academic programs alongside vibrant co-curricular opportunities—all with the purpose of helping students and families know the Gospel message found only in Jesus Christ. This mission shapes all that we do and continues to guide our vision for the future. We invite you to join us on that journey.
At Orange Lutheran, our foundation is built on a deep understanding, belief, and experience of Biblical truth. This commitment shapes every relationship you will form during your time at OLu and is the cornerstone of our vision: to be a premier, college preparatory Christian high school. Our dedication to living out this truth guides us across all our campuses, the Main Campus, North Campus, Lancer Ice Academy, and the Thrift Shop. We offer compelling courses, innovative labs, dedicated teachers, and strong athletics. You’ll have opportunities to explore the arts, participate in mission trips, and study abroad. With flexible learning paths—full-time on campus, blended, or fully online—there’s a place for every student. No matter your background or learning format, our community is rooted in Biblical truth and filled with joy, ready to welcome you with open arms.
I warmly invite you to become part of the Orange Lutheran family. The abundant joy we find in Christ gives us strength, and together we’ll walk forward, preparing the next generation for all that life may bring.
To God be the Glory!
Blessings,
Jack Preus, Ed.D Head of School
Our mission is to help students internalize the Gospel message of salvation in Christ Jesus.
We do this by fostering a safe, nurturing environment where all learners can thrive as they discover and develop their unique gifts, talents, and passions.
Because of the identity we have in Christ and as faithful stewards of the educational ministry God has called us to, we have chosen our Core Values to guide our plans, actions, and decision-making process (Titus 3:5-8, 1 Peter 4:10, Philippians 2:1-4):
FOSTERING A SPACE WHERE LEARNERS CAN THRIVE
Orange Lutheran’s renowned educators elevate the educational experience by fostering a mindset of discovery, growth, persistence, and resilience in all learners.
ELEVATING THE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Consistent with Biblical Truth, our academic program integrates faith and learning while challenging and supporting all learners according to their unique abilities and interests.
Faculty members are innovative and challenging as well as warm, friendly, and supportive. In the classroom, students work collaboratively and independently to dig into course content and become lifelong learners.
GROWTH
LEARNING OPTIONS FOR EVERY STUDENT
OVERALL LEARNER
TO EDUCATOR RATIO:
25 19 16:1 23
LEARNING
At Orange Lutheran, families have the flexibility to select the learning option best suited for them. All learning formats offer the Orange Lutheran Experience - a personalized, engaging, and balanced approach to education rooted in a Christ-centered environment.
ON-CAMPUS
Students who attend classes on campus follow a block schedule of four 75-minute periods each day. Courses utilize varied modalities designed for deep engagement, including college-like seminar-style formats in select classes. Students are able to challenge themselves in a well-supported environment, and take ownership of their educational journey through applied and experiential learning.
BLENDED
OLu is dedicated to hand-tailoring the Lancer experience through the following learning options: On-campus, Blended, and Full-time Online.
The Blended Learning Option combines on-campus and online learning, which provides exceptional flexibility, allowing students and families to tailor their schedules to fit personal needs. Students are a part of the Lancer community on campus while completing varying degrees of their coursework online through Orange Lutheran Online, depending on the number of courses they take online versus on-campus. The Blended Learning Option is offered at a lower tuition rate than full-time on-campus, yet comes with full-access to all on-campus services such as counseling, college planning, student life and extracurricular activities, and Missions.
ACCOMMODATING SPECIAL ACADEMIC NEEDS
The Orange Lutheran Department of Special Programs & Services (DSPS) Program meets the needs of students with identified learning disabilities and other special instructional requirements, fostering academic growth through reasonable accommodations in curriculum and classroom expectations. Courses in the DSPS Program help students reach their graduation goals through accommodations in reading level, research expectations, note-taking requirements. and dedicated learning support services.
Students who enroll in DSPS courses (see box) may attend as Blended students, as long as two or more classes are taken on-campus. DSPS services are not available if the student only takes one course on campus.
FULL-TIME ONLINE
Full-Time Online (FTO) students enjoy the highest level of flexibility and take their entire course load through Orange Lutheran Online (OLO), a leader in online high school education for more than 20 years. All OLO courses are UC- and NCAAapproved, and students still receive personalized support from OLu faculty and staff.
ACADEMIES
ARTS & HUMANITIES
2025-26 ENDORSEMENTS: HUMANITIES, PERFORMING ARTS, VISUAL & MEDIA ARTS
Where creativity meets calling. Explore music, theater, dance, writing, and visual arts while growing in faith and inspiring the world for Christ.
BUSINESS & GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
2025-26 ENDORSEMENTS: BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Lead. Innovate. Inspire. Ignite your passion for business by leading with purpose, innovating through real-world experiences, and inspiring positive change in today’s global market as we further God’s Kingdom.
FIRST RESPONDERS
2025-26 ENDORSEMENTS: LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE TECHNICIAN
Ready to serve and protect? Students are prepared for careers in law enforcement and fire safety through hands-on training, faith development, and real-world experiences that build courage, leadership, and integrity.
Each Orange Lutheran Academy requires a combination of specialized coursework, experiential and applied learning, service learning, internships, and a capstone project. The experiential and service learning components are specifically designed to deepen student learning through personal application and to broaden perspectives, aligning with OLu’s vision to “be a premier, comprehensive, college preparatory Christian high school.”
HEALTH PROFESSIONS
2025-26 ENDORSEMENTS: ALLIED HEALTH, NURSING
Discover your calling in healthcare. Through rigorous coursework, hands-on learning, and real-world experience, students develop the knowledge, integrity, and compassion to serve others through medical careers.
Imagine. Build. Transform. With immersive labs, state-of-the-art robotics, and rigorous coursework, students engage in innovative, real-world learning, while grounded in faith, that equips them to lead with purpose in a high-tech future.
COUNSELING
AND COLLEGE PLANNING
Leading the state with one of the best student-tocounselor ratios, our passionate and specifically trained counselors work one-on-one with students to enhance the learning process and promote career, academic, and social-emotional development.
FRESHMAN SUPPORT
Freshman-only counselors are dedicated to assisting our newest Lancers with the transition into high school, which may include managing an academically rigorous schedule, adjusting to changing friend groups, and help getting connected with activities on campus.
COLLEGE CONSULTING PLUS+
For those who desire a private college consultant, our College Consulting Plus+ program specializes in providing a personalized college admission advisement including step-by-step assistance, essay writing support, career inventories, personality and learning style assessments, and a series of prescribed planning meetings (additional fees apply).
COLLEGE ATHLETICS ADVISOR
Student-athletes have specific concerns that require additional counselor advice and support. Our College Athletics Advisor provides expertise in reviewing academic eligibility requirements for both the NCAA and NAIA, assisting with understanding recruiting rules, as well as providing guidance in managing the recruiting process with prospective college athletes.
AVERAGE STUDENT-TO-COUNSELOR RATIO:
186 1
SPECIALIZED GUIDANCE BY GRADE LEVEL
In addition to freshman-only counselors, our 10th-12th graders receive a wide variety of customized support services, including one-on-one college planning appointments, grade-level seminars, and much more.
DISCOVERY
EMPOWERING YOUNG ARTISTS
God has given every student the ability to be creative, and at Orange Lutheran, we help students discover and cultivate their individuality in any form they choose.
Whether it’s sculpture, dance, vocal performance, digital arts, painting, drawing, or another creative field, the arts at Orange Lutheran provide a balanced curriculum of theory and practical experience that empowers young artists of all disciplines.
ART PROGRAMS
SUPPORTING YOUNG ARTISTS
GALLERIES
The Nechita Gallery, Gallery500, and Gallery600 celebrate creativity by allowing both students and professional guest artists to exhibit their work year-round. Our student-artists are consistently honored as Artists of the Year in the media, and recent graduates have continued their studies at the nation’s top art colleges including SCAD, RISD, and Parsons.
MASTER CLASSES
Actors, singers, composers, dancers, musicians, and visual artists are among the industry professionals to offer clinics and master classes about the business and craft of creating art. Combining interactive learning, personal assessments, and techniques to equip young artists, these visits offer students an inside perspective of the industry and the possibilities within their budding craft.
ALEXANDRA NECHITA CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The elegant 715-seat Alexandra Nechita Center for the Arts is one of the preeminent high school performing arts venues in the country. The theater and adjoining gallery are proudly named after alumna and internationally-acclaimed cubist painter, Alexandra Nechita ’03. All theatrical productions are supported with a dedicated staff of theatre technicians, audio engineers, wardrobe, lighting and scenic designers that work alongside each performer.
VISUAL AND MEDIA ARTS
The Visual and Media Arts program at Orange Lutheran provides a rich environment for all students to cultivate their creative talents and develop visual literacy and critical thinking skills. Our artists are recognized for their creativity and craft, and their work continues to be selected and exhibited in local galleries and invitational shows.
SCULPTURE & CERAMICS
PHOTO & DESIGN
YEARBOOK
EXPLORATORY ART + HONORS
STUDIO ART + HONORS
ART HISTORY (AP)
ART & DESIGN (AP)
2D DESIGN, 3D DESIGN, OR DRAWING
PERFORMING ARTS
ACTING
MUSICAL THEATER CONCERT CHOIR
HONORS CHOIR
HONORS WOMEN’S CHORUS
BEL CANTO
MEN’S ENSEMBLE
VOCAL JAZZ
CREATIVE WORSHIP
INTRO TO DANCE
MUSICAL THEATER DANCE
PERFORMANCE DANCE + HONORS
WIND ENSEMBLE + HONORS
STRING ORCHESTRA + HONORS
MARCHING BAND + COLOR GUARD
JAZZ BAND
HANDBELL ENSEMBLE
The performing arts program at Orange Lutheran offers musical education at the highest quality for students of all experience levels. Students engage in a unique blend of group and individual experiences as they create, learn, rehearse, and perform. Our courses, rooted in theory, technique, cultural context, and performance, are designed to provide students with both hands-on and academic appreciation for the arts.
STRENGTHENED BY CHRIST.
CHRIST. PREPARED FOR LIFE.
IT IS IN HIS NAME THAT WE PRAY. IT IS TO HIS GLORY THAT WE PLAY.
An intentional focus on faith and character development sets Lancer Athletics apart.
27 athletic programs continue Orange Lutheran’s long tradition of excellence. As part of the nationally recognized Trinity League, studentathletes compete at the highest levels of high school sports in the country.
VARSITY
SPORTS
Orange Lutheran athletes continue to draw the attention of top college recruiters through our highranking athletic programs that have garnered 37 CIF and 12 state championships. Since 2014, over 400 elite college-bound student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic career at NCAA and NAIA colleges and universities. Orange Lutheran graduates have also competed on the professional level in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and international teams, as well as the Olympic Games in 2008, 2012, 2020, and 2024.
Of the over 1,500 students attending Orange Lutheran, more than 65% of them participate in a variety of sports, each seeking to pursue victory and bring glory to God. Through our coaches, who seek to be transformational for Christ, we pursue victory with honor for the sake of growing the kingdom.
BASEBALL
BASKETBALL
BEACH VOLLEYBALL
COMPETITIVE CHEER
COMPETITIVE SONG
CROSS COUNTRY
ESPORTS
FLAG FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL
GOLF
HOCKEY
INDOOR VOLLEYBALL
LACROSSE SOCCER
SOFTBALL
STUNT
SURFING
SWIMMING
TENNIS
TRACK & FIELD
VOLLEYBALL
WATER POLO
WRESTLING
AN UNPARALLELED ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
HIGHLY QUALIFIED COACHES AND STAFF
Over 100 sport-specific coaches lead our student-athletes with the support from Athletics Administration, Sports Performance Coaches, and Certified Athletic Trainers. Our coaches come to OLu with myriad experiences ranging from being named CIF
Coach of the Year, working with national teams, and winning medals in the Olympic Games.
ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE TRAINING CENTER
Designed to ensure the health and safety of our athletes, the Performance Training Center offers an unparalleled athletic experience. State-of-theart training equipment, individualized lifting stations, and a fully-stocked nutrition center help student-athletes achieve peak performance. In addition, personalized Athletic software allows our entire coaching staff to maximize and monitor each athlete’s performance and development. An expansive, well-appointed collegiate level athletic training room, complete with a temperature controlled whirlpool for ice baths, allows for professionallyguided injury prevention and recovery care.
ELLWEIN CENTER
Serving as the host site for volleyball games, basketball games, wrestling matches, and student activities, the Ellwein Center is an impressive multilevel facility that incorporates LED screens and multiple team locker rooms. The lower level of the Ellwein Center features an additional gym, the largest high school weight room in Southern California, and a well-equipped, top-of-the-line athletic training facility. OLu is a prime destination for national camps, tournaments, and events.
WORKING ACROSS BOUNDARIES FOR CHRIST
MISSIONS
OLu Missions equips and trains students to love Jesus and glorify Him in their everyday lives.
INTERNATIONAL
Argentina, Brazil, Belize, China, Ethiopia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, South Korea, Dominican Republic, Australia, Mexico, Malawi, Romania, Czech Republic, Canada
UNITED STATES
Joplin, Missouri; Galveston and Houston, Texas; New Orleans, Louisiana; Bear Branch, Kentucky; Crow Native American Reservation, Montana; Paiute Native American Reservation, California
Our world is constantly changing, yet we have a firm foundation in God’s love and His saving message of salvation through Jesus Christ. OLu Missions seeks to open the eyes of students to the world around them to better understand how to love and serve others the way that Christ would. Since 2001, the Missions Program has sent out thousands of Lancers to serve in domestic, local, and international capacities in addition to offering a Missions class and Local Engagement Opportunities.
Whether at home or abroad, Missions activates the Lancer community to serve and share the love of Christ. These experiences provide opportunities to learn techniques for effectively working across cultural, religious, and economic boundaries while fostering positive mental health and well being within our students.
SINCE 2001, THOUSANDS OF LANCERS HAVE SERVED OVER HALF A MILLION HOURS IN MORE THAN A DOZEN COUNTRIES ACROSS SIX CONTINENTS.
AS A LANCER, YOU WILL BE STRENGTHENED BY CHRIST AND PREPARED FOR A LIFE OF PURPOSE, SERVICE, AND VOCATION.
Offering more than the average high school experience, students’ day-to-day lessons, activities, and interactions are Christ-centered within a loving and safe environment. OLu offers a diverse educational experience and welcomes students from a variety of religious backgrounds.
High school is more than a diploma. The next four years of your life will shape who you are, preparing you for a world beyond our campus.
As a Lancer, you will be encouraged to explore new interests, excel in rigorous academic settings, and develop meaningful relationships with your peers and teachers. You are cared for and loved as a part of a community that wants you to succeed.
VISIT
SHADOW DAYS
Shadow Days pair a prospective student with a current Orange Lutheran student for an authentic high school preview, attending classes and lunch with their partner and making friends along the way. Shadow Days are offered on select dates.
CAMPUS VISITS
Meet with an admissions representative one-on-one to discover how Orange Lutheran is the difference you’ve been looking for. Your on-campus tour will allow you to explore Orange Lutheran while learning more about our programs, the student experience, financial aid, and more.
OPEN HOUSE & SHOWCASE EVENTS
Throughout the school year, special events such as Open Houses and Preview Days offer in-depth experiences with the OLu community.
LANCER PROUD
ACCREDITATION
Orange Lutheran High School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) program.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Our unique culture understands the incomparable value of each student’s future. Through need-based financial aid, over $4 million is awarded in tuition assistance each year with a goal of ensuring the OLu experience is accessible to everyone.
We are determined to meet each family where they are and deliver the best solutions possible to ensure that an education at Orange Lutheran can be a part of their story.
Our comprehensive, need-based financial assistance program makes it possible for all Lancers to be prepared and strengthened for a Christian life of purpose, service, and leadership in a global society.
BREAKING BARRIERS TO PRIVATE EDUCATION
FINANCIAL AID AWARDED
Lutheran education has a history of excellent academic standards, tracing back to Martin Luther himself who once said, “By helping the youth we shall be helping ourselves and all men.”
APPLY
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SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
Submit your application online at lhsoc.org/apply to begin the admissions process.
COMPLETE APPLICATION CHECKLIST
In addition to the application, a few tasks and the submission of supplemental documents must be completed before an applicant can be considered for admission.
These documents and tasks include:
• Current grade snapshot
• Recommendations from an administrator and teacher
• Scheduling and completing personal interview
ATTEND PERSONAL INTERVIEW
Applicants and their parent(s)/guardian(s) will receive an interview date and time from the Admissions office. Interviews are held in the late afternoons and evenings on selected days through the fall and early spring semesters.
ACCEPTANCE AND REGISTRATION
Once the application steps are completed, applicants will be notified of acceptance via email within two weeks of the final checklist items’ submission and/or interview attendance. After this notification, accepted students will enter their application platform again where a new set of enrollment checklist items will be available for completion. These items are essential to complete registration for the new school year.
