2025 Fall Advantage

WLHS Advantage

82% of the freshman class came from a WELS grade school

Welcome to WLHS!

God’s Guiding Word

At the heart of what sets WLHS apart is its foundation in God’s Word. It’s a foundation that guides teachers, staff, coaches, and administrators, and establishes the school’s culture.

Wisco is blessed with a diverse student body, and faith unifies the WLHS family and roots young men and women in core beliefs that don’t change— even if the world is embracing new cultural norms.

God’s unfailing word surrounds students each day and guides them through life. It’s a message that’s delivered during chapel, in classrooms, on the field, and through activities.

“WLHS helps our students grow in their spiritual identity and become confident knowing they are children of God,” says Mr. Brad Wetzel (’98), director of admissions. “Following the light of Jesus, they strive to make God-pleasing choices that lead to the ultimate ‘success’ of being with other believers in heaven one day.”

Admissions Calendar

Admission applications available at wlhs.org/admissions –October 15

Scholarship applications available at wlhs.org/scholarships –December 1-31

Tuition assistance applications available at wlhs.org/tuitionassistance –December 1-31

Milwaukee Parental Choice Program enrollment period, apply at dpi.wi.gov –February 2-20

Wisconsin Parental Choice Program enrollment period, apply at dpi.wi.gov –February 2 – April 16

Carpool Assistance

To help parents with driving to and from school, WLHS offers the GoKid carpool app.

Parents can connect with other families who are nearby to set up and manage carpools. The app integrates with calendars and sends helpful pick up or drop off reminders.

Strong Freshman Enrollment

This school year, WLHS welcomed more than 900 young men and women to its campus.

When students walk through the doors, they become part of the Wisco family and are encouraged to get involved right away by joining a team, group, or club so they can meet others and begin to establish friendships.

Meet Our FRESHMAN CLASS

242

young men and women

59% are taking two or more honors level courses

82% from WELS grade schools

4 international students from China and Peru A Diverse Freshman Class

Where Success Means More

Eight WELS grade school sent 50% or more of their eighth graders to WLHS.

• Christ the Lord, Brookfield

• Christ, Big Bend

• Living Hope, West Allis

• Saint Lucas, Bay View

• St. Jacobi, Greenfield

• St. John’s, Milwaukee

• St. John’s, Wauwatosa

• St. Philips, Milwaukee

Wisconsin Lutheran High School

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students on mission trips mission trips in 2025

Wisco Witnesses in the World Wisco Witnesses in the World is a service-minded group. Students have the opportunity to practice the lessons they learn every day in school, including sharing the love of Jesus through outreach and community service activities. 304 students participated in this group throughout the year.

WLHS’ scores show the top 75 percent of seniors averaged 21.9 (63rd percentile) on the ACT. Achieving at the 63rd percentile means a student scored in the top third of all students nationwide.

Advanced Placement Success

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WLHS students scored 3 or higher (on a scale of 1-5) on 262 AP exams for a total of 786 college credit savings

$510,900

National Merit Scholarships

WLHS finalists National Merit Scholarships Of

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WLHS finalists

923

Of the 1.3 million entrants, less than 2 percent earned this prestigious recognition

A Perfect Pair of ACTs

WLHS juniors Atticus Delwhiche and Eloise Lambrecht each achieved a perfect ACT score on the first try of taking the test. A perfect 36 score is achieved by only 0.5 percent of those who take it.

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9 total WLHS students who achieved a perfect ACT score in the past eight years

total WLHS students who achieved a perfect ACT score in the past eight years

Milwaukee All In Scholarship

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Supporting All Students

Students entering WLHS below grade level in math and language arts doubled their projected yearly academic growth, based on their initial score.

From Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) standardized testing.

WLHS students who received this prestigious scholarship for high potential, limited income, diverse students in Milwaukee

2 WLHS students who received this prestigious scholarship for high potential, limited income, diverse students in Milwaukee

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Growing Opportunities Project Update

Launched in December 2024, the capital campaign, Growing Opportunities , purchased the three-acre lot adjacent to our school building on April 1, 2025. to date has been $8.2M

as of September 2025

Two or More

Growing Opportunities

Embracing the Great Commission

WLHS seniors were offered and accepted more than $5.2 million in college scholarships, averaging $25,742 per student and outperforming their peers by more than 113% percent.

In 2025, twelve WLHS students became the newest international graduates of the high school. Sarah Lin from Shanghai, China was recognized as the Class Salutatorian. As our international graduates move on to their university plans next year, they will be our ambassadors in two countries outside the U.S. and at least seven different states within the U.S. 67

College Acceptance Highlights

In 2025, twelve WLHS students became the newest international graduates of the high school. Sarah Lin from Shanghai, China was recognized as the Class Salutatorian. As our international graduates move on to their university plans next year, they will be our ambassadors in two countries outside the U.S. and at least seven different states within the U.S.

College Acceptance Highlights

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35 seniors were accepted to top 100 US News Best National University Ranking Schools

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New Curriculum Offerings (for 2025-26)

• Intro to Data Analysis

• Sports & Entertainment Marketing

• Graphic Design 2

• 2D Studio Art

• Intermediate Algebra (formerly Honors Algebra 1)

• Honors Trigonometry (dual credit)

• Honors Band

• Treble Choir

• Baritone Choir

• String Orchestra

• Engineering Essentials

College & Career Experience took part in a capstone experience : • Advanced Placement

50.9% of seniors

50.9% of seniors College & Career Experience took part in a capstone experience :

• Advanced Placement

• College Credit

• Youth Apprenticeship

46%

Meet Our New Teachers

In the past year, we’ve added six talented professionals to our faculty.

Fine Arts

Mrs. Megan Buschkopf (’00)

Mrs. Buschkopf teaches orchestra and directs the string ensemble. Previously, Buschkopf was a violin instructor at Bruce Guadalupe Community School and adjunct music professor at Alverno College. She holds a bachelor’s degree in violin performance and dual master’s degrees in chamber music performance and string pedagogy from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.

Mr. Joey Loescher

Mr. Loescher serves as a music teacher. He holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Martin Luther College (MLC) and is currently pursuing a master’s in music education from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. Before joining WLHS, Loescher taught music at Campbellsport Middle and High School and previously served as a teacher and athletic director at St. Paul’s Lutheran in North Fond du Lac.

World Languages

Mrs. Sarah Koelpin

Mrs. Koelpin is a Spanish teacher. She graduated from MLC in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in education and previously taught writing to K–4 students at St. Paul’s Lutheran School, Onalaska.

Mathematics and Coach

Mrs. Meghan Mache

Mrs. Mache teaches math and coaches volleyball. Before joining WLHS, she taught at Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School and Garden Homes Lutheran School. She holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Marquette University.

Trade, Technology and Engineering

Mr. Mark Sward

Mr. Sward joined WLHS last semester to teach engineering and chemistry classes and serve as an assistant coach for the Claybreakers Trap Shooting Team. A U.S. Army veteran, he previously worked as a teacher, veteran service representative at the Milwaukee VA, and intake coordinator at the University of South Carolina. He holds a bachelor’s degree in theology and theological languages from Concordia University in Mequon.

English

Mrs. Sarah Tipton

Mrs. Tipton teaches English and serves as a dormitory supervisor. She earned her bachelor’s degree from MLC in 2025, where she also worked as a student ambassador.

Megan Buschkopf

Joey Loescher

Mark Sward

Meghan Mache

Sarah Koelpin

Sarah Tipton

This school year, WLHS is offering a variety of new courses and another opportunity for students to earn college credits.

“We’ve strategically added classes to enhance our offerings and help students as they pursue a career pathway,” says Grey Davis, director of student services. “In addition, in the past year, we’ve doubled the number of seniors who are taking advantage of a youth apprenticeship or the dual enrollment academy.”

At WLHS, a career pathway is a multi-year program of academic and technical study that prepares students for a full range of post-secondary options within a particular area. The pathway links student learning to the knowledge and skills needed for future education and employment.

New Fine Arts Courses

• 2D Studio Art

Taught by Ms. Rachel Rosenberg, students create a digital art portfolio that covers a wide range of materials, processes, and ideas relating to a specific topic or theme.

• Graphic Design 2

Taught by Mrs. Hannah (Leverence) Reichardt (’16), this class builds on Graphic Design 1 and incorporates Adobe, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, and ProCreate software.

• Baritone Choir

Taught by Mr. Joey Loescher, this all-male choir is a beginning experience in choral performance, focusing on the basic elements of music and singing.

• Honors Band

Taught by Mr. Quinten Petersen, this is an upper-level, performance-based course in band music with an emphasis on personal growth in instrumental fundamentals, musicianship, and technique.

• Treble Choir

Taught by Mrs. Lisa Uttech (‘98), this all-female choir is offered as a beginning experience in choral performance, focusing on the basic elements of music and singing.

• String Orchestra

Taught by Mrs. Megan Buschkopf (‘00), this is a performance-based class for bowed string instruments that focuses on personal growth in musicianship and servant leadership through orchestral techniques and literature.

New Business Courses

• Introduction to Data Analysis

Taught by Mr. Jason Goede (‘94), this class provides students with an advanced level of comprehension in Microsoft Excel.

• Sports & Entertainment Marketing

Taught by Mrs. Shakirah Cousins, this class unlocks the world of sports and entertainment marketing by studying how brands, teams, athletes, and celebrities build global success.

New Trade, Technology & Engineering Course

• Engineering Essentials

Taught by Mr. Pete Langebartels, this class provides a smooth transition to more advanced engineering classes offered at WLHS.

Updated Mathematics Course

• Honors Trigonometry

Taught by Mr. Marc Shambeau, this is now a dual credit class with Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC).

64% of faculty who hold or are working towards an advanced degree

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Doors open at 12:45 p.m. Program begins at 1:00 p.m.

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