About the School
Leadership Public Schools (LPS) is a nonprofit network of tuition-free public charter high schools located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 2001-2002, LPS is dedicated to creating educational equity and preparing students for success in college, career, and community leadership. The network operates three small urban charter high schools in Hayward, Oakland, and Richmond, California, with a focus on serving First Generation, urban, and traditionally underserved students. LPS employs a blended learning program that combines rigorous academics with cultural relevance and leadership development. Students benefit from a personalized, self-paced online learning environment, utilizing adaptable digital textbooks to support various educational needs. The curriculum includes a College, Career, and Community Leadership component, helping students develop actionable plans for their futures. LPS emphasizes technology to foster self-directed learning, ensuring that all qualified students