Lubbock Christian School Named #1 Private School in Texas for Second Consecutive Year
Lubbock Christian High School has been honored as the most outstanding 3A private school in Texas for the second consecutive year. Ranked first out of 40 schools in their classification, Lubbock Christian received the prestigious Henderson Cup from the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) for the 2023-2024 school year. This elite trophy is awarded to the school that accumulates the most points through excellence in athletics, academics, and fine arts competitions.
“Inspired by Hebrews 12:1, which says, '... Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,' we recognize that receiving this prestigious award for two consecutive years is a testament to the relentless hard work and dedication of our students and educators,” said Hutch Haley, LCS President. "This honor reflects their commitment to excellence and pursuit of something greater. LCS is proud to lead the way for the state, and we're determined to maintain this momentum. Let's keep soaring, Eagles!"
According to TAPPS, each year they recognize an overall champion in each of the classifications, 1A through 6A. The champion is determined by the points each school earns in the TAPPS Championships held throughout the school year, and a cup is presented to the school for display during the year, along with a plaque to commemorate the school’s success.
“Winning back-to-back Henderson Cup championships is a great accomplishment, but it is the investment in our students that will make the biggest impact on this world,” said Chris Softley, LCS Athletic Director. “Here at Lubbock Christian School, we strive to be authentically gospelcentered on the field, in the classroom, and in the community, and our success in all these areas is simply a by-product of faithfulness to that worthy pursuit. This award is another reminder of the special place that is Lubbock Christian School. It is a great time to be an Eagle!”
Achieving the highest state ranking for 2023–2024 marks the fifth time in Lubbock Christian School’s history for this prestigious accomplishment. This places LCS as the all-time leader for private schools in West Texas:
• 1990 – Class 2A
• 2003 – Class 3A
• 2005 – Class 3A
• 2023 – Class 3A
• 2024 – Class 3A
Other area schools that have won Henderson Cups include Lubbock All Saints with two (1A2016, 2A- 2022) and Kingdom Preparatory with one (1A-2019). Lubbock Christian School won the award with 88 points, followed by Rosehill Christian SchoolTomball (76.5 points) and Live Oak Classical School-Waco (59 points).
LCS Athletics (68 points):
• State Champion – Girls Basketball
• State Runner-Up – Boys Basketball
• State Runner-Up – Football
• State Runner-Up – Boys Track & Field
• State Runner-Up – Girls Golf
• State Runner-Up – Softball
• 3rd in State – Girls Track & Field
• Final Four – Volleyball
• Area Champion – Baseball
LCS Academics and Fine Arts (20 points):
• State Champion – Band
• All American Team – Cheer
• 5th in State – One Act Play
• 6th in State – Choir
• Numerous 1st-8th State Rankings in Various Categories – Art
Lubbock Christian School is dedicated to providing a quality environment in which each student will grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man. The goal of Lubbock Christian School is to provide students with rigorous, relevant, and Christ-centered curriculum and instruction in pursuit of continuous improvement and excellence.
New facility improvements have taken place each year, and the school continues to expand its services and reach in the Lubbock community.
To learn more about LCS or schedule a visit, contact Deborah Hawley, Director of Admissions, at 806-796-8700 ext. 1 or dhawley@lubbockchristian.org.