AT A GLANCE

As a new family to WPLS, we are happy to find a solid learning environment that motivates our daughter, yet allows her the joys of being a child. We are grateful to be here and can relax knowing she is in good hands.

Jane Y., Parent

General Information

Founded in: 1951
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the National Lutheran School Accreditation Commission (NLSA)
Affiliation: Christian (The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod)
Principal: Sherise Lee
School Mascot: Wildcats

Grades Served

Elementary School: Grades K-5

Middle School: Grades 6-8

Enrollment

Students: 343

School Hours

Drop off starting at 8:00am

Kindergarten: 8:25am - 2:45pm

Grades 1-3: 8:25am - 3:00pm

Grades 4-5: 8:25am - 3:15pm

Middle School: 8:25am - 3:15pm

Morning Extended Care (Sloat Campus only): 7:30am-8:00am

Afternoon Extended Care: 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Faculty

Number of faculty: 22 full time, 2 part time

Student to teacher ratio

Average of students to homeroom teachers 24:1
Average of student to full time teachers 14:1
Average of students to all teachers 13:1

Average teaching experience: 22 years

History

1951 - Founded as a ministry of West Portal Lutheran Church at Sloat Campus
1957 - Haake Hall dedicated at Sloat Campus
1974 - Expanded to Sunset Campus
1982 - Janssen Hall built at Sloat Campus
2003 - Sunset Campus replaces old structures with modern new facility