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, near the village of Evergreen Park. From 2009 to 2010, the school was named Luther South Math, Science, and Performing Arts High School, with the name, the focus, and the primary source of funding for the school changed after several years of difficult financial situations. The name was changed again following that school year. As a result of a significant drop in student enrollment, the school closed in June 2014.

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Secondary schools affiliated with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod Private middle schools in Chicago Private high schools in Chicago Defunct Lutheran schools 1951 establishments in Illinois 2014 disestablishments in Illinois Educational institutions established in 1951 Educational institutions disestablished in 1951 Defunct Christian schools in the United States {{Chicago-struct-stub