Luther South Math, Science & Performing Arts High School | |
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Coordinates | 41°44′9.3″N87°42′2.2″W / 41.735917°N 87.700611°W |
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Former name | Luther South Math, Science, and Performing Arts High School |
Type | Private secondary |
Motto | Education for the mind and spirit |
Established | 1951 |
Status | Closed |
Closed | June 2014 |
Grades | 6–12 |
Gender | Co-educational |
Color(s) | Red and white |
Mascot | Braves |
Yearbook | SHIELD |
Website | the-new-luther-highschool |
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