The CLHSA prepares and equips students to excel in service, leadership, and learning while living as disciples who are rooted and grounded in the love of Christ.

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Delivering on our mission, one student at time.

The Cleveland Lutheran High School Association represents over 75 years of commitment to faith-based education in Northeast Ohio. Each student represents a unique journey, and through our two schools, our aim is to provide them with a foundation for a purposeful, fulfilling life ahead. In managing the finances, advancement, and administration of Lutheran East and Lutheran West, the CLHSA provides the administrative support needed to successfully run two schools serving a total of over 1000 students.

“The community of the CLHSA and its schools is an incredible one, and one I am grateful to be a part of. Each alumnus, parent, faculty and staff member, and donor is a piece of the impactful, lasting ministry we are blessed to have in the CLHSA.”

Chris Steinmann ‘00
Superintendent & CEO

Lutheran High School West

Lutheran West is a private 6th-12th grade school in Rocky River, Ohio known for academic excellence and community focus. With a commitment to Christian values, Lutheran West offers a supportive environment in which students can grow and thrive academically, creatively, athletically, spiritually, and socially. Unique academic opportunities such as the Senney Honors Academy, CCP courses, and Centers of Excellence are coupled with a wide range of athletic, arts, extracurricular, and faith/service/leadership opportunities, providing each student with a fulfilling experience.

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Lutheran High School East

Located in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Lutheran East cultivates a unique school environment that thrives at the intersection of high-quality academics, Christian faith, and community. With a focus on high-quality academics, Christian faith, and supportive community, students grow and thrive in a school setting that feels like family. Lutheran East offers students unique programs in and out of the classroom, such as the school’s Honors Academy, Gospel Choir, Chapel, and athletic programs (the Lutheran East Falcons men’s basketball program has won 5 state championships).

Over 75 years of faith-based education in Northeast Ohio.

The CLHSA and its schools have been continuously serving the Cleveland area with top-quality Christian education for over 75 years. The trajectory of our schools tells a remarkable story.  

Lutheran High School West opens its doors in Rocky River 1958
The association hires its first director of development, seeking to build financial support through bequests and other giving. 1965
An addition to Lutheran West is constructed, adding new music rooms and a library. 1971
The Cleveland Lutheran Education Endowment Fund (CLEEF) is established. 1985
A fine arts wing, featuring the Jochum Room, is added to Lutheran West’s building. 1988
Lutheran West begins its ‘Vision Alive’ capital campaign, providing funding for a science and art wing, a physical education wing, and a second gymnasium. 2001
Lutheran East men’s basketball team captures its first state championship. 2005
Lutheran West’s ‘Unleash the Spirit’ capital campaign is launched. 2012
Lutheran East’s Special Projects campaign begins and runs through 2016, providing for building upgrades including a renovated gymnasium. 2013
The Senney Honors Academy is established at Lutheran West. 2013
The Honors Academy at Lutheran East is established. 2018
Lutheran West’s ‘Forward in Faith’ capital campaign, the largest in school history, begins. The campaign includes the addition of 30,000 square feet and programmatic expansion. 2021
The Senney Enterprises Business & Entrepreneurship Academy is established at Lutheran West. 2022
Lutheran East launches Faith & Future, a campaign that enables the complete refacing of the school building, all new windows, full A/C, and energy efficient lighting. 2022
The Lutheran East men’s basketball program earns its 5th state championship title. 2024