Over 50 Years Strong: Offering One of the Best Private Christian High School Experiences in Orange County

It began as a dream in 1959 and came to fruition in 1973 through the sacrificial giving of Lutheran men and women who envisioned a school that would offer an unparalleled academic education grounded in the Christian faith and the salvation message of Jesus Christ.

Our student body and campus have grown exponentially since their humble beginnings over 50 years ago. However, the core mission remains as steadfast as Jesus’ love and grace.

The Difference You've Been Looking For...

ACADEMICS

Consistent with Biblical Truth, our academic program integrates faith and learning while challenging and supporting all learners according to their unique abilities and interests. An intentional focus on Social Emotional Learning sets Orange Lutheran’s curriculum apart.

ATHLETICS

On the field, in the pool, or on the court, Orange Lutheran's athletics program is driven by excellence through competition in the nationally recognized Trinity League. Focused on faith and character development, Lancer Athletics seeks to pursue victory while bringing honor and glory to God.

ARTS

Discover and develop God given talents and passions on the Nechita stage within the halls of Gallery 500 through the Arts at Orange Lutheran.

Strengthened by Christ

Jesus Christ is at the core of who we are at Orange Lutheran, a top private Christian high school in Orange County, California. A commitment to Biblical truth grounds the relationships built throughout the Lancer community, and graduates leave OLu knowing their identity in Christ.

Prepared for Life

The Orange Lutheran Experience reaches far beyond the classroom. At OLu, students are encouraged to explore their interests,, dig deeper into their course material, and hone their God given talents. As a result, OLu graduates are prepared for a life of service through vocation.

Alma Mater

About a month before the opening of Lutheran High School of Orange County in 1973, founding teacher Richard Grice was asked to write the school’s Alma Mater. However, instead of writing verses praising the school, as many Alma Maters tend to do, he decided to write a prayer to Jesus. “It was important to me that the Alma Mater focused on Christ,” Grice said. “It was not so much a praise to the school, but a praise to the school’s foundation.”

The first verse of the Alma Mater is sung when we gather together as a Lancer community, whether it is after a football game, during Daily Gathering, or at events. As such, we stand together and join hands in the shape of an “L” while we sing to show that we are united as Lancers. It is appropriate to point upward as you sing instead of joining hands. We point upward together at the line, “As armored soldiers of the Cross” to express that we sing to Him. We point upward one more time as we “claim the prize,” indicating that we celebrate all God has done for us and promised to us in Christ Jesus.