In May 1996, board members, parents, and future students came together to renovate a building located at 750 E. Fireweed Lane, the eventual (first) home of Lumen Christi Catholic High School. While classes began in September, the renovation was not quite complete and so the 4 teachers, 1 teaching principal, secretary and 33 students started their school year in the Education Center at Holy Family Cathedral. By mid-November and after 3,300+ volunteer hours, the school opened its doors for learning. The first year the school served grades 7-10, but expanded to include grades 11 and 12 by 1998. In May of 1999, the first senior class graduated with three students.
In 2000, the school became a ministry of Saint Benedict Parish and moved to its present location. In 2003, an NBA-regulation-sized gym was added to the building.
Since its earliest days, Lumen Christi has been known for its small class sizes, high academic standards, strong faith education, extracurricular activities, and community service and leadership opportunities, making it the perfect choice for families seeking excellence in a Catholic environment.
