LPS is the only Denver metro area school district to be Accredited with Distinction, the highest academic accreditation rating given by the Colorado Department of Education. There are only 14 out of 178 school districts in Colorado that have been Accredited with Distinction!
LPS leads the rest of the country in 21st century learning. More than 10,000 computers, laptops, and netbooks are in use by students and staff in LPS, which represents an 82% increase from 2006. LPS offers one-to-one computing learning environments in all 5th grades and in all language arts classes grades 6 through 10. LPS teachers are known internationally for their use of instructional technology.
About 90 percent of LPS graduates continue their education after high school.
The Class of 2011 was awarded more than $30 million in college scholarships.
LPS is ranked first in academic growth in Colorado.
About 18 percent of LPS students are enrolled from outside district boundaries and clearly see LPS as the preferred choice. This is the highest percentage of any school district along the Front Range of similar size or larger.
LPS high schools are frequently named in Newsweek Magazine’s “Top High Schools in America”.
Class Size
The LPS community is committed to keeping class sizes at a level that children can receive personal attention.
Staff and Community
A major strength of LPS is the commitment and involvement of its staff and community. LPS has experienced, top quality teachers who average 12 years of experience, and 64 percent have masters degrees or above. Schools have business partners, and parent and community volunteers donate about 240,000 hours each year.
Finance
LPS Finance Department has received the Distinguished Budget Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) annually since 1993. We have also received the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from GFOA and the Association of School Business Officials annually since 1988.
Security
LPS Safety and Emergency Preparedness Department has received the Pinnacle of Achievement Award in Safety and Security Management.