About LPS

Awards and Ratings

LPS has a tradition of academic excellence

The Class of 2009 was awarded nearly $30 million in college scholarships

LPS students typically score 15 percentage points higher than the state average on the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) in all grades and all subjects tested

LPS was the only metro area district whose grade 3 reading CSAP scores increased this year

LPS high schools’ math CSAP scores are the highest in the metro area

LPS boasts the highest graduation rate for all school districts in the Denver metro area

About 90 percent of LPS graduates continue their education after high school

LPS is ranked first in academic growth in Colorado

Nearly 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”

LPS is nationally recognized for its Inspired Writing program, which is proven to increase student performance in writing

With the help of the LPS Foundation, student access to technology has increased 50 percent in the last three years

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.

Student Scholars
Thirteen LPS graduating seniors received prestigious scholarships this spring. Back row: Kyle Hanson, HHS National Merit Scholarship Finalist and Boettcher Scholar; Ben Horblit, AHS National Merit Scholarship Finalist and Boettcher Scholar; Kyle Stachowiak, AHS National Merit Scholarship Finalist; and Grant Jossi, LHS National Merit Scholarship Finalist. Front row: Rachel Krohn, HHS National Merit Scholarship Finalist; Jessica Rivas, LHS National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar; Meghan Callahan, AHS National Merit Scholarship Finalist; Lane Childers, AHS National Merit Scholarship Finalist; Kristen Flannery, AHS National Merit Scholarship Finalist; and Jenna Adams, LHS National Merit Scholarship Finalist. Not pictured: Tom Roberts, AHS National Merit Scholarship Finalist and Presidential Scholar Candidate; Konrad Moss, LHS National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar; and Chris Acuna, LHS National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar.