It was established in 1953 and is owned by a federation of congregations of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).

By the mid-1950s, enrollment had grown, and the school relocated to its own building at 2626 N. Oneida Street in 1957.

[6] In the summer of 2016, FVLHS added a metals shop and began offering automotive training in partnership with Fox Valley Technical College.

Boys sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, track, and wrestling.

Girls sports include basketball, cheer and dance teams, cross country, golf, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling.