About Our School
Lejeune High School Mission
Educate, Engage, and Empower each student to succeed in a dynamic world.
School Vision
To be among the world's leaders in education, enriching the lives of military-connected students and the communities in which they live.
School Purpose
To ensure the college and career readiness of all Devilpups, we are committed to academic achievement and productive citizenship in a competitive global society.
Our Mascot
The Lejeune High School mascot is the "Devilpup" after the proud Marine Corps "Devildog" history earned at the Battle of Belleau Wood in World War I. The Germans named the marines "Teufel Hunden" for their courage and fighting ability.
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Lejeune High School, located aboard Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base, is operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity. Founded in 1944 as Camp Lejeune High School, it was initially led by a Principal and a Marine Officer, enforcing military standards such as grooming and locker inspections. The first campus was on Brewster Boulevard, now the Russell Marine and Family Services Center. (The Russell Service Center was partially demolished during 2021-2022, with only one section still standing.) In 1961, the high school moved to Stone Street, now the John A. Lejeune Education Center. The school was renamed Lejeune High School in 1968, and a new campus was built on the corner of Stone Street and Brewster Boulevard in 1990. In March 2017, a $40 million contract was awarded for a comprehensive renovation and the construction of a new two-story complex facing Brewster Boulevard. This 151,000 square foot project aimed to modernize Lejeune High School into a 21st-century learning community. The renovation is now complete, and the school proudly welcomes students to its updated facilities, celebrating its 80th anniversary this year.
The main entrance is now off Brewster Boulevard where parents and visitors can access the campus. When turning into Lejeune High School from Brewster Boulevard, bus traffic goes to the left and car traffic to the right, entering the large parking lot. The Stone Street entrance is used for student drop-off and pick-up through the circle.
Our Namesake, Lt. Gen. John A. Lejeune
Our school is named after Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps.
Born in Pointe Coupee, Louisiana, on January 10, 1867, Lt. Gen. Lejeune graduated from Louisiana State University and the U.S. Naval Academy. Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps in 1890, his distinguished service included commanding the 2nd Division during World War I and serving as Major General Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1920 to 1929. He also played significant roles in the Spanish-American War, the Philippine-American War, and the Mexican Revolution. Lt. Gen. Lejeune was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal and the Army Distinguished Service Medal for his exemplary service. Additionally, he received the French Legion of Honor and the French Croix de Guerre for his contributions during World War I. He is credited with founding the Marine Corps Association in 1913, the Marine Corps League in 1923, and creating the Marine Corps Institute. He retired in 1929 and later became the Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute. Lt. Gen. Lejeune passed away on November 20, 1942, and is interred in Arlington National Cemetery.
Read more about his life and accomplishments by visiting the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.
CSI at Lejeune High School
(Blue print is being updated this year.)
The Blueprint for Continuous Improvement is DoDEA’s strategic plan for school years 2018/19 through 2023/24. The title reflects the philosophy that drives DoDEA’s strategic direction. A blueprint is an actionable plan that communicates and guides the work of all involved in a project. It is flexible and can be updated as the project develops and needs change. This is also true of our Blueprint, which serves as the foundation for all planning within DoDEA and directs our collective energies and resources as we strive to realize our vision. Further, the Blueprint will be continuously updated to reflect progress and shifts in students’ needs and the environment.
CORE VALUES ARE WHAT DRIVES US
Student-Centered: Students are at the heart of all we do.
Excellence: We strive to exceed expectations in all we do.
Continuous Improvement: Our organization, its systems, and processes will be continually reexamined and improved.
Lifelong Learning: Earning is an active process of discovery where we cultivate curiosity, perseverance, and the desire to learn.
Individual Potential: Individuals develop within an environment that nurtures intellectual, social, physical, and creative growth.
Shared Responsibility: Partnerships among families, students, staff, and community members are characterized by mutual commitment and collaborative effort that enrich the lives of our students.
Trust: We value relationships based on integrity, mutual respect, and open two-way communication. We cultivate a safe and risk-free culture that encourages and inspires innovation.
The Blueprint gives us 5 specific GOALS:
- Student Excellence
- School Excellence
- Talent Excellence
- Organizational Excellence
- Outreach Excellence
At Lejeune High School, we have implemented a 3 year plan, the below goals during the school year 2024 through 2027:
Math Goal:
Goal 1: The percentage of 9th graders who are not yet approaching the Math standard will decrease from 59% to 49% by the end of SY 2026-27 as measured by the PSAT 9 assessment.
The percentage of 10th graders who are not yet approaching the Math standard will decrease from 52% to 42% by the end of SY 2026-27 as measured by the PSAT 10 assessment.
The percentage of 11th graders who are not yet approaching the Math standard will decrease from 68% to 58% by the end of SY 2026-27 as measured by the SAT assessment.
Goal 2: The percentage of 9th graders who meet or exceed the Math standard in major content will increase from 31% to 41% by the end of SY 2026 – 27 as measured by the PSAT 9 assessment.
The percentage of 10th graders who meet or exceed the Math standard in major content will increase from 28% to 38% by the end of SY 2026 – 27 as measured by the PSATAT10 assessment.
The percentage of 11th graders who meet or exceed the Math standard in major content will increase from 33% to 43% by the end of SY 2026 – 27 as measured by the SAT assessment.
Literacy Goal:
Goal 1 – a: The percentage of 9th-grade students who are not yet approaching the literacy standards will decrease from 26% to 16% by the end of SY 2026 – 2027 as measured by the PSAT assessment.
Goal 2 – b: The percentage of 10th-grade students who are not yet approaching the literacy standards will decrease from 18% to 8% by the end of SY 2026-2027 as measured by the PSAT assessment.
Goal 3 – c: The percentage of 11th-grade students who are not yet approaching the literacy standards will decrease from 20% to 10% by the end of SY 2026 – 2027 as measured by the SAT assessment.
Goal 2 – a: The percentage of or exceeded 9th-grade students who meet or exceed the literacy standards will increase from 65% to 75% in SY 2026 – 2027 as measured by the PSAT assessment.
Goal 2 – b: The percentage of 10th-grade students who meet or exceed the literacy standards will increase from 71% to 81% in SY 2026 – 2027 as measured by the PSAT assessment.
Goal 2 – c: The percentage of 11th-grade students who meet or exceed the literacy standards will increase from 60% to 70% in SY 2026 – 2027 as measured by the SAT assessment.
Communication and Engagement Goal:
Goal 1:
PARENT GOAL: The average percentage of parents who answered “Effective" to the survey question “How effective are the school’s communication methods, strategies, or techniques?” will increase from 36% to 46% by the end of SY 2026 – 2027.
Goal 2:
STAFF GOAL: The average percentage of faculty/staff who answered “Effective” on the survey question “How effective are the school’s communication methods, strategies, or techniques?” will increase from 84% to 94% by the end of SY 2026-2027.
