 | Littleton High School 199 East Littleton Blvd.
Littleton, CO 80121
303-347-7700
http://littleton.littletonpublicschools.net/ 
Principal: Mr. Don Begier
School Hours: 7:21 a.m. to 2:13 p.m.
About Our School Sources of Pride - Two National Merit Finalists
- Seven National Merit Commended students
- Four students recommended for the National Hispanic Recognition Program
- Ninety-five percent IB diploma rate, which is 15% higher than the national average
- Advanced Placement and Honors courses offered in 14 areas of study
- Approximately $7.5 million offered in college scholarships to the Class of 2009
- Fifty-four percent of the total student body earned Honor Roll status in fall 2009
- Smaller high school with about 1,450 students
- Student population represents 35 different countries
- A high school of choice: approximately 40% of LHS students are optionally enrolled
- Celebrate diversity, individuality, and creativity
- LHS coaches and teachers were recognized in 2009: Athletic Director of the Year; Colorado Cheerleading Coach of the Year; Boys and Girls Track and Field Coach of the Year
- 2009 Boys and Girls State Track champions
- Numerous students were state qualifiers in a variety of sports
- Technology Student Association (TSA) has been state champions for the past eight years
- Speech and Debate team has been Continental League champions for the past nine years
- 2009 Junior Achievement Business Week winner
- 2009 Critical Review winner for Colorado High School Press Association
- 2009 Cor Lionis yearbook staff won three design-related awards from the Colorado High School Press Association
- Continue to be the only Colorado high school represented in all 11 Colorado All-State jazz choirs
- Marching Band repeatedly places in top 10 at the state finals and perform nationally and internationally
- Visual arts students consistently receive National Scholastic Art Awards
School Improvement Goals 2009 Update - By 2012, the 9th and 10th grade median growth percentile in reading will increase from 55 to 61 or higher as measured by the Colorado Growth Model
- By 2012, the 9th and 10th grade median growth percentile in math will increase from 51 to 57 or higher as measured by the Colorado Growth Model
- The median growth percentile gape in reading for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch will be equal to nonqualifying students by 2012, while increasing the growth goal for all students
- Reduce the number of students who do not participate in extra-curricular activities by 20% by 2012
- Reduce the number of students with referrals to 15% or lower by 2012
- Reduce the number of students with five or more unexcused absences to 15% or lower by 2012
Graduation Requirements - Language Arts: 40 semester hours
- Social Studies: 35 semester hours according to the following: World Geography 9th grade: 10 semester hours total; U.S. History: 10 semester hours; World History: 10 semester hours; Civics: 5 semester hours
- Mathematics: 20 semester hours
- Science: 20 semester hours, including Integrated Science 1, 2, 3, & 4 unless exempted
- Fine Arts (Music/Drama/Art): 5 semester hours
- Practical Arts: 5 semester hours
- Fine Arts/Practical Arts: additional 5 semester hours
- Physical Education: 12 semester hours
- Electives: In addition to the required credits, each student must select sufficient additional classes to complete a minimum of 210 semester hours
College Entrance Exams 2009 ACT (American College Test) State Test
English: 20.4 (Colorado is 18.6)
Math: 20.1 (Colorado is 19.5)
Reading: 22.1 (Colorado is 20.1)
Science: 21.6 (Colorado is 19.8)
Composite: 21.2 (Colorado is 19.6) 2009 SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
Critical Reading: 586 (Colorado is 568)
Math: 587 (Colorado is 575)
Writing: 572 (Colorado is 493)
Total: 1745 (Colorado is 1698) | |