Overview
Leadership Public Schools (LPS) operates a network of three urban charter high schools in Hayward, Oakland, and Richmond, CA, focused on helping underserved students prepare for college and become community leaders. Its work centers on delivering a strong high school education with targeted supports to students who enter high school below grade level, and on using technology to empower teachers and students to improve learning. LPS differentiates itself through its documented, replicable practices designed to accelerate achievement for students who start behind, and by leveraging technology to drive instruction and administration across a small, cohesive network. The goal is to expand access to college-ready outcomes for students in underserved communities and to develop scalable approaches that address broader education challenges.
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What believers are saying
- Enrollment reached 4,070 in 2026, up 74.5% since 2016.
- HJ Sims closed $18.245 million financing in June 2026 for facilities and refinancing.
- Free breakfast and lunch in 2026-27 strengthens recruitment and retention in four cities.
What critics are saying
- Twelve families sued in April 2026 over San Angelo coach abuse and alleged cover-up.
- The lawsuit names CEO Walt Landers and alleges liability waivers, deleted emails, and delayed reporting.
- If discovery validates systemic misconduct, TEA renewal and parent trust collapse could threaten survival.
What makes Leadership Public Schools unique
- Five-campus Texas charter network serves 4,070 students across Abilene, Arlington, Cedar Hill, Midland, and San Angelo.
- It mixes open-enrollment K-12 scale with newly financed campus expansion through 2056 bonds.
- Its family pitch includes free meals for 2026-27 at four cities.
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