Concordia Academy is a Christian high school (Grades 9–12) in
Roseville, Minnesota, United States. Established in 1893, it is a Christian high school owned and operated by the Lutheran High School Association of St. Paul and affiliated with the
Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), also known as the Missouri Synod, is a traditional, confessional Lutheran denomination in the United States. With 1.8 million members, it is the second-largest Lutheran body in the United States. The LC ...
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History
Concordia Academy originated in 1893 as the high school portion of
Concordia College (now University) in
St. Paul, Minnesota
Saint Paul (abbreviated St. Paul) is the capital of the U.S. state of Minnesota and the county seat of Ramsey County. Situated on high bluffs overlooking a bend in the Mississippi River, Saint Paul is a regional business hub and the center o ...
. In 1967, the academy merged with St. Paul Lutheran High School, which had been founded in 1959. St. Paul Lutheran had occupied the building at 2400 North Dale Street in Roseville since 1962; that location became the site of the merged schools.
Demographics
The demographic breakdown of the 228 students enrolled in 2015-2016 was:
*Asian/Pacific islanders - 15.4%
*Black - 7.0%
*Hispanic - 5.7%
*White - 71.9%
Notable alumni
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Janet Cobbs
Janet Cobbs (born February 22, 1967) is an American/Canadian volleyball coach. During her playing career, she was an All-American at North Dakota State University and won a bronze medal with the United States national team at the 1992 Summer Ol ...
: Olympian (Volleyball)
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Ben Goodrich
Benjamin "Ben" Goodrich (born November 26, 1992) is an American Paralympic judoka. He competed in the Men's 100 kg event in the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics where he won a silver medal. He also participated in the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games as a membe ...
: Paralympian (Judo)
References
External links
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Private high schools in Minnesota
Educational institutions established in 1893
Lutheran schools in Minnesota
Schools in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Buildings and structures in Roseville, Minnesota
1893 establishments in Minnesota
Secondary schools affiliated with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod
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