Laveen School has been named a 2019-20 Arizona Exemplary Title I School by the state’s Department of Education. This award recognizes schools that show a commitment to excellence and continued school improvement, ensuring the best learning possible for students.

This state-level recognition program is based on the Six Principles of Effective Schools and honors schools that have demonstrated innovation and outstanding results in one of the following categories:

  1. Effective Leadership
  2. Effective Teachers and Instruction
  3. Effective Organization of Time
  4. Effective Curriculum
  5. Conditions, Climate and Culture
  6. Family and Community Engagement

Laveen displayed outstanding achievement in the area of Effective Teachers and Instruction as validated by an on-site visiting team.