Leaders in our Neighborhood Charter School

Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School’s mission is to develop the character of each student. We unite students, families, and staff in helping each individual achieve their best academically, and in sports, the arts, and service to the community. We believe that passion for learning, self-discovery, leadership, and social conscience are the foundation for success in college and fulfillment in life.

We believe that all children, regardless of their neighborhood, race, or income, are gifted with special talents to offer the world, and that school is a place for students to develop the skills and mindsets needed to become their best selves. Furthermore, we assert that human beings are more complex than annual data points, and that the fulfillment of a person’s life correlates not simply to test scores, but even more so to their relationships with others and the content of their character.

With our family partnership and character approach model, we focus on helping students develop their character and the skills they need for life through rigorous academics, self-discovery, and family involvement.

We are an inclusive community committed to supporting the development of each child’s potential. We value distinct perspectives and abilities, and we work to foster the growth of all of our students, including students with disabilities and English Language Learners. Our K-12 program incorporates best practices in Integrated Collaborative Teaching to ensure that all children have the resources they need to succeed, including equal access to academics, athletics, the arts, and student life. Our school is an inclusive environment for all.

Faculty share in the LION philosophy of building a supportive, inclusive learning environment for all children. Special education is integrated into all classrooms where teachers co-teach and plan together. You will be met with a support system and a team of people ready to back you up as you become part of the LION community. Through this genuine and transparent school culture, you will gain the skills to become a life-changing teacher.

Student population

70.1% Hispanic
28.2% Black
0.8% White
0.3% Multiracial
0.2% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander

Charter initiatives

• Student-centered inquiry-based learning. LION provides a wealth of activities that nurture the development of the whole child.
• Developing restorative justice practices. At LION, teachers are given the tools to rethink discipline and connect this to a social justice theme that is infused throughout the curriculum.
• Facilitating community partnerships. Collaborations with community partners provide students at LION additional resources and learning opportunities.