Our Saviour Lutheran School
| Our Saviour Lutheran School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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1734 Williamsbridge Road, Morris Park, Bronx , New York 10461 United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°51′00″N 73°51′02″W / 40.84989°N 73.85058°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private school |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod |
| Established | 1942 |
| Oversight | Lutheran Church of Our Saviour |
| NCES School ID | 00938512[1] |
| Teaching staff | 13.0 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | K–12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 16 (2017–2018)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 1.2[1] |
| Nickname | Falcons |
| Website | www |
Our Saviour Lutheran School is a private, Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, co-educational school in Morris Park, Bronx, New York City, New York, United States.[2][3][4] The origins of its younger grades' school began in 1942,[5] and its high school was established in 1955. It is part of the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour.[6]
Its class sizes are small and there is a dress code.[2][7] It is an accredited member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.[6][4]
Athletics
[edit]The school's athletic teams are known as the Falcons.[2] Three sports are offered: basketball,[7] track and field, and volleyball.[4] The basketball program has produced several NCAA Division I college recruits.[3] During the school's 2022–23 years, the basketball program joined the Word of God Christian Academy in Raleigh, North Carolina and Hillcrest Prep Academy in Phoenix, Arizona as a part of Overtime Elite alongside the program's own YNG Dreamerz, Cold Hearts, and City Reapers teams.
Notable alumni
[edit]- Precious Achiuwa, basketball player for the New York Knicks
- Posh Alexander, basketball player[8]
- Justin Burrell, basketball player[5]
- Ace Frehley, guitarist and co-founding member of the hard rock band Kiss[9]
- Ian Jackson, basketball player who is committed to play for the North Carolina Tar Heels[10]
- Zahir Porter, professional basketball player
- Jared Rhoden, basketball player for the Detroit Pistons[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
- ^ a b c Harvin, Al (November 25, 1987). "At Our Saviour High, Small Stands Tall". The New York Times. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ^ a b Thompson, Greg (October 2019). "Our Saviour Lutheran Senior Max Amadasun Commits to The University of Pittsburgh". News 12 The Bronx. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Our Saviour Lutheran School". Private School Review. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ^ a b Cordova, David (April 27, 2017). "The Resurgence of Our Savior Lutheran: A Program From the Bronx Back on the Rise". Dave's Joint. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ^ a b "Our Saviour Lutheran School". Our Saviour Lutheran School. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ a b "Our Saviour Lutheran School". Niche. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ^ "Posh Alexander - Men's Basketball". St. John's University Athletics.
- ^ "KISS Legend Ace Frehley - Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction? (Part 1)". YouTube. Loudwire. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Zagoria, Adam (August 31, 2023). "North Carolina commit Ian Jackson transfers to Our Savior Lutheran, will play in Overtime Elite league". Zagsblog.
- ^ "Jared Rhoden - Men's Basketball". Seton Hall University Athletics.
External links
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