About Lovejoy
Welcome to Lovejoy ISD!
Lovejoy Independent School District is a top rated public school district in North Texas, consistently receiving both national and state recognitions in academics, athletics and fine arts. Lovejoy ISD is a premier district sought out by families across the nation.
In Lovejoy, we are all Leopards! With one high school (9-12), one middle school (7-8), one intermediate school (5-6), two elementary schools (K-4), and one child development center (18 months - Pre-K), Lovejoy is home to over 4,000 Pre-K-12 students. Founded in 1917, Lovejoy ISD is a public school district located three miles east of Allen and about 25 miles north of Dallas in the Collin County. The district covers approximately 17 square miles.
In Lovejoy ISD we take great pride in having exemplary academic and award-winning extracurricular programs while maintaining a small-town feel. Our district has an unparalleled sense of community and connection centered on student opportunity. The Lovejoy experience is discernibly different and uniquely special.
Katie Kordel
Lovejoy ISD Superintendent
Lovejoy High School boasts a 96% college matriculation rate. Its comprehensive educational experience is grounded in a rigorous liberal arts and college preparatory curriculum. Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Credit, and CTE courses provide college and career readiness. Since its inception in 2006, our LHS Athletic programs have won 45+ Team and Individual State Championships! Lovejoy offers exceptional Fine Art programs including Band, Orchestra, Choir, Majestics, Cheer, and Theatre. A state-of-the-art Robotics program, media, debate, leadership, and student clubs offer engaging opportunities for all students.
According to the 2023 TEA Accountability Rating System:
Lovejoy ISD and all six of our schools were rated "A"
Lovejoy ISD ranked #4 for Traditional Public School Districts in the State of Texas (top 3 schools had less than 250 students)
Lovejoy ISD is the top rated Traditional School District in North Texas (Region 10)
Lovejoy’s Legacy of Excellence also includes:
Top 1% of Traditional High Schools in the Nation by U.S. News & World Reports (2024)
Top 1% of School Districts in the Nation by Niche (2025)
Best Communities for Music Education 6 Years in a row
Gold AP Honor Roll & AP Access Awards by the College Board (2024)
5A Lone Star Cup Winner (2024), Runner-Up (2023, 2022)
Over 90% of Lovejoy High School students are engaged in one or more extracurricular activity
72% participated in one or more UIL activity
Earning these achievements is only part of our story. Our biggest successes happen every day in classrooms across the district, when students and teachers develop meaningful relationships, engage in high levels of learning, collaborate to achieve results, and have a ton of fun along the way!