I am a very proud parent of a Legacy High School Student. Any parent I know contemplating High Schools for their kids I immediately tell them, take them top Legacy! Go Lightening! It's been one heck of a ride for us - the academics program, the parental support, the sports program, the music program,
... Read more the AP classes, the teacher involvement....I could go on and on! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
I am a past student of Legacy High School I left my senior year of high school because I did not feel that my needs were being met at this school. It seemed as if there were very few teachers there who genuinely wanted to help you if you were an average student. I felt like I was passed by because I
... Read more wasn't a star athlete or an amazing student. When I switched schools I found teachers who were willing to help with whatever I needed and was involved with more extra curricular then ever before. Now I am a sophomore in college and teachers at legacy never seemed to think that I would ever make it to college. Sad to think about isn't it? Read less
Posted by a student on 08/28/09
Wonderful school, excellent music program! Some of the reviews here are ridiculous! This school provides a very safe environment, and all of the teachers I have encountered have been excellent.
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I went to Legacy High School all four years and really enjoyed my time there. My senior year was definitely the best, mainly because I was able to take AP classes that I really liked and found that there really are a lot of cool things to be a part of. Some of the rules did appear 'dumb'- like the ID
... Read more policy that never really made much sense. I can't say there are many better high schools out there, though. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/24/09
This is probably the worst school ever. The school only cares about money. The staff treats the students there horribly. The Id rule is stupid, because they don't even check them to see if it's really you. Also, if you are not rich, you will not fit in or be popular. Most of the teachers and staff are
... Read more unfriendly Once again the school only cares about money. The principal even said csap is the most important thing that goes on in the school. Of course it is. It's what gives the school money. If I could give this school zero stars I would. your child will be unhappy at this school. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/05/09
This school has some great teachers, but lacks in counseling. If my child is struggling.. well forget it. I feel the student is left behind.Teachers contradict their own policies. Sports program is controlled by the ' popular athletes' parents. If you were not a competitive player prior to high school
... Read more you student doesnt stand a chance. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/23/08
I was a member of the state champion drum line at legacy. I have read the other reviews and it sounds to me as though the parents who dont like the school had children who where trouble makers. I myself was a trouble maker for the second half of my high school career until i had the decision of shaping
... Read more up or quitting the drumline. I was angered at the time but looking back on it am grateful that the band director took the initiative to stop me from what i was doing. Yes, the teams are hard to get on at this school, but as a former member of a winning team there is always a place to move up from if you are not the best. No one was denied a spot, they just didnt always get the spot they wanted. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/05/08
As a senior at LHS, I disagree with what some of the reviewers wrote. While there are certainly policies I disagree with, such as the newly instituted ID law--get caught not wearing an ID five times in one semester and you have a referral--it's pretty easy to stay out of trouble: students are held accountable
... Read more when they do stupid stuff. The school is, in general, excellent. It does as much as it can to improve academic performance, which is the point of an education. The intervention program gives struggling students a chance to catch up, and there are at least a dozen AP classes for students who need more of a challenge. There's also the rigorous Legacy 2000 program. Sports and being on Varsity is competative: you can't have everyone on Varsity, life doesn't work like that. It's not a school for helicopter parents, as I believe someone else said. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/28/08
Legacy is dedicated to supporting students of all academic abilities and interests. Legacy is the only school in the district with built in mandatory tutoring time to support students who are in need of extra academic help. I frankly have no patience for hovering, excuse making parents who are more interested
... Read more in protecting thier children from natural consequences than pushing thier kids to succeed. I would encourage parents who do not want thier kids held to the highest academic standards to attend a different high school Read less
* In 2007-2008 Colorado used the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10 and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The CSAP is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
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Broomfield schools — Legacy High School is located at 2701 W 136th St, Broomfield CO 80020. 2701 W 136th St is in the 80020 ZIP code in Broomfield, CO The school district for Legacy High School is the Adams 12 Five Star Schools. Legacy High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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