A Commitment to Education   The Lafayette Parish School System is committed to the education of all students in Lafayette Parish.  Part of that commitment includes letting our communities know what is happening with our system. We invite you to Get The Facts about LPSS and find out about the advances we are making to give our children the best.     LPSS continues to be one of the STRONGEST school systems in the state by building on a TRADITION of success, making LPSS a model of innovation and EXCELLENCE. Lafayette Parish School System's graduation growth rate is among the top in the nation. (Source: Education Week, June 2009, pg.10) Click here to read the article. LPSS maintains some of the smallest class sizes in the state. 2009 graduates from LPSS schools were awarded $21 million in scholarships. 90% of grant funds go directly to our classrooms. LPSS is home to Louisiana's FIRST and ONLY Early College Academy.   Read more about what we are doing for our children and our community.