COMING FOR 2027-2028CENTRALLY LOCATEDAMONG LIFE SCHOOL CAMPUSESSERVING SOUTH DALLAS FAMILIES
Common Myths
MYTH: The construction is taxpayer funded
TRUTH: Charter school construction projects/bonds do not affect local tax rates and are not funded in the same way as traditional public ISDs.
MYTH: Life School is abandoning Oak Cliff and moving to Duncanville.
TRUTH: Life School Oak Cliff Elementary and Middle Schools are remaining in Oak Cliff. The High School is relocating to Duncanville to provide better facilities/resources to Life School families.
Answer All of Your Questions
To help provide all of the answers you need, we have compiled an expansive resource for you. While some details cannot be answered yet, we are committed to providing new information along the way as we follow this adventure together.
Town Hall Slide Deck
New High School in Duncanville / Best Southwest Area
In Fall of 2023, Life School purchased 105 acres in Duncanville as the future site of new High School and Middle School buildings. With a target move-in date of 2027-2028, Life High School Oak Cliff will relocate to the new facility.
January 2025 (Subject to Change)
Groundbreaking & Name Announcement
A ceremonial groundbreaking will be held to celebrate the beginning of construction. The current plan is to announce the new campus name at the groundbreaking.
January 2025 (Subject to Change)
October 16, 2024
Project Financing
Successfully completed $113 million bond sale through the Permanent School Fund.
September 2024
Campus Naming Survey
A public survey was provided to parents, students and staff to help identify a new name for the campus.
September 2024
August 2024
Community Town Hall
Life School Conducted a town hall to present information and answer questions from the community.
PREVIOUS PLANNING MEETINGS:
City Council Informational Item Presentation – June 4, 2024
Planning and Zoning Commission – temporarily withdrew our request – June 3, 2024
Neighborhood Zoom Call – May 30, 2024
Public Announcement – April 19, 2024
City Council Briefing/Presentation – March 5, 2024
Met with City Officials – February 28, 2024
Met with City Officials – October 19, 2023
Purchased Property – September 2023
Met with City Officials – July 31, 2023
April 18, 2024
New Details Unveiled at 25-year Celebration Dinner
Exterior renditions were revealed publicly for the first time.
April 18, 2024
March 5, 2024
Public Announcement
Public announcement of new high school (phase 1) and middle school (phase 2)
November 2023
Architectural / Master Planning
Life School begins work with architects/city leaders to develop a master plan for the new property.
November 2023
September 2023
Purchase of 105-acre Property
Life School purchases 105 acres at Cockrell Hill and Danieldale in Duncanville, TX.
2022-2023
Feasability Study at Oak Cliff Campus
Prior to purchasing the Duncanville campus, Life School explored the potential for a new high school at the Oak Cliff campus. With only 21 total buildable acres, most of which was already occupied by existing buildings, it became apparent that the founding location would not be large enough to serve growing needs of our Oak Cliff families and families in the Best Southwest area.
2022-2023
Why Duncanville?
The new property is centrally-located among our campuses in Oak Cliff, Cedar Hill, Mountain Creek and Lancaster, providing a natural pathway for current students into high school. The location is also ideal for serving new families in the Best Southwest area (Southern Dallas County and Northern Ellis County).
How far is it?
The new property is only 7 miles from our Oak Cliff campus, 5 miles from our Cedar Hill campus, 11 miles from our Mountain Creek Campus, and 11 miles from our Lancaster campus.
Who Can Attend?
While we expect strong enrollment from families in our area elementary and middle schools, all families are welcome to apply. We believe that quality education should be available to all. It's not just school, It's LIFE!