1998
Life School Established
Life School was established in Oak Cliff by Dr. Tom Wilson with a total of 266 students. It now consists of elementary, middle and high schools. Dr. Wilson's vision was to provide quality education and give parents an educational choice regardless of their ability to pay. After enactment of charter legislation in 1995, Dr. Wilson realized that a charter school was the avenue to fulfill that vision.
1998
1999
Life Middle School Oak Cliff Est.
Oak Cliff Middle School opened in 1999. District enrollment grew to 569 students.
2000
Life High School Oak Cliff Est.
Oak Cliff High School opened in 2000. District enrollment grew to 708 students.
2000
2001
Oak Cliff Secondary Participates in UIL Activities
In 2001, Life School began participating in UIL activities.
2003
Enrollment Milestone: 1,000 Students
In 2003, enrollment surpassed 1,000 students.
2003
2003
Life School Red Oak Est.
Life School Red Oak Elementary was established, bringing enrollment up to 1,250.
2004
Life School Celebrates First Graduation
In 2004, Life High School Oak Cliff celebrated its first graduating class with 26 seniors.
2004
2004
Enrollment Milestone: 2,000 Students
In 2005, Life School grew to more than 2,000 students. The district also added competition venues for football and softball.
2007
Life School Lancaster Est.
Life School Lancaster Elementary was established, bringing enrollment to 2,829.
2007
2008
Enrollment Milestone: 3,000 Students
In 2008, Life School enrollment increased to 3,000 students. Life School also received the highest rating for FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas). The rating continues today.
2009
Life Middle School Waxahachie Est.
Life Middle School Waxahachie was established in 2009, bringing total enrollment to 3,434.
2009
2010
Life School Cedar Hill Est.
Life School Cedar Hill Elementary was established in 2010, bringing total enrollment to 3,705 students.
2010
Dr. Brent Wilson Becomes Superintendent
In 2010, Dr. Brent Wilson became Superintendent of Life School.
2010
2012
Enrollment Milestone: 4,000 Students
In 2012, Life School enrollment increased to 4,000 students.
2013
Life School Mountain Creek Est.
Life School Mountain Creek Elementary was established in 2013, bringing total enrollment to 4,644.
2013
2014
Enrollment Milestone: 5,000 Students
In 2014, Life School enrollment increased to 5,000 students. Life School also became the first charter school to access the Permanent School Fund (PSF).
2015
Life High School Waxahachie
Life High School Waxahachie was established in 2013, bringing total enrollment to 5,364.
2015
2019
Life School Carrollton Est.
Life School Carrollton Elementary was established in 2013, bringing total enrollment to 5,604.
2022
4-Day School Week Announced
Board approves 4-day school week to begin August of 2023.
2022
2023
Life School Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Continuing the legacy of serving students and families in the Dallas area.
