About LPS

Leadership Public Schools ("LPS") is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2002 to serve a diverse student body throughout the Bay Area. The LPS network of outstanding public charter high schools are located in Richmond, Oakland (College Park), Hayward, and San Jose and serve over 1,500 students. LPS is led by Dr. Louise Bay Waters and supported by a board of directors and advisory board of experienced educators, business people, and community leaders. Our schools serve ethnically and economically diverse student bodies and are located in or near low-income urban neighborhoods. LPS’ vision is that all students - regardless of background, ethnicity, or neighborhood - receive an excellent education that prepares them to succeed in college and improve their community.

LPS’ mission is to serve diverse and traditionally underserved students by building a network of outstanding small public high schools where we:

• Prepare all of our graduating students to succeed in college and beyond;
• Develop effective student leaders; and
• Partner and share best practices with school districts to strengthen both ourselves and other public schools.

LPS schools provide a caring and supportive environment in which every student is known and respected by the entire faculty and administration. Our strategy is to provide a College Ready Curriculum, College Ready Supports and a College Ready Culture , providing students with the motivation and resources to succeed.

LPS Student Profile & Demographics

• 69% qualify for free/reduced federal lunch
• 85% will be first-generation college students
• 30% are English Language Learners

Student Demographics

• 66% Hispanic or Latino
• 17% African American
• 6% White (Non Hispanic)
• 8% Asian
• 3% Pacific Islander
• 1% American Indian