LPHS Facts
Composed of two campuses (East and West) situated three miles apart, Lake Park High School offers a four-year (9-12) comprehensive education to approximately 3,000 students. Freshmen and sophomores attend East Campus, 600 South Medinah Road. Juniors and seniors attend West Campus, 500 West Bryn Mawr, Roselle. Lake Park offers a varied curriculum to challenge students of all skill levels, incorporates uniform technology experiences for all students, and provides a full range of activities and athletic programs.
Staff
Lake Park students are served by approximately 345 employees. The 213 teacher-certified
employees average 17 years of experience with 76 percent holding at least a master's degree. The
East and West Campuses each have a principal, assistant principal for student services and
assistant principal for instructional services.
Academics
Lake Park offers a comprehensive curriculum with courses in art, business education, computer education, cooperative education, English, family and consumer sciences, foreign languages, industrial technology, mathematics, music, instrumental and vocal, physical education, health and driver education, science, social studies, and special education. The educational program is designed to challenge students at their own levels with advanced placement, honors, regular and basic courses. Through the Technology Center of DuPage and cooperative education programs, students can acquire on-the-job experience and classroom instruction in their particular field of interest. Social, academic and career counseling is provided for each student throughout their high school career.
Activities
More than 40 different student activities and clubs offer students the opportunity to discover their special interests. An extensive fine arts program offers students the opportunity to participate in a nationally ranked marching band, or state award-winning drama program. There are three student publications and many special interest clubs.
Athletics
The comprehensive sports program offers girls and boys opportunities in IHSA sports. Many sports
offer several levels to encourage participation. Girls can participate in cross country,
golf, swimming/diving, tennis, volleyball, basketball, bowling, gymnastics, track and field,
badminton, soccer, softball, cheerleading and pom/dance. Boys can participate in cross
country, football, golf, soccer, basketball, bowling, swimming/diving, track and field, wrestling,
baseball, gymnastics, tennis, volleyball, and cheerleading. Students can earn certificates,
letters, pins and gold bars throughout their athletic endeavors at Lake Park.
The Community
The citizens in northeast DuPage County founded Lake Park High School District 108 in 1953 and the doors opened in 1956. Located 30 miles west of downtown Chicago, the District serves portions of Roselle, Bloomingdale, Hanover Park, and Wood Dale, and all of Itasca , Keeneyville, and Medinah. The District's 50,000 residents enjoy access to forest preserves, recently renovated public libraries, religious establishments, golf clubs, museums, theaters, and a multitude of restaurants.