Lydia Patterson Institute

Building Bridges on the Border, Where Faith and Knowledge Meet Our mission began in 1913 with Mrs.

Lydia Patterson Institute is a donor supported private high school in El Paso, TX, that gives Spanish-speaking students, primarily from Juarez, the opportunity to receive an education in the US and eventually attend a university. It has an intensive ESL program and all high school classes are taught in English.

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For almost 100 years, United Methodists have responded to the need for a qua

lity education for those Hispanic students that face tremendous challenges obtaining a quality education. Lydia Patterson, a Methodist laywoman acting through the Women's Missionary Society of her church, noticed that young Hispanic boys in El Barrio had no school to attend and began to set up schools in the homes of some Mexican Methodists. Her spirit and vision is still alive today at Lydia Patterson Institute where over 400 young men and women, a majority of whom are from Cuidad Juarez, continue to be educated in a challenging academic environment while being nurtured in Christian values. LPI was one of the first schools in the US to emphasize the teaching of English as a Second Language in 1921 and to then merge students into the appropriate grade level to put them on the path toward graduation from high school. Excellence and outstanding achievement have been the trademark of LPI students. Graduation rates of students exceed 95% of those entering as freshmen and over 90% of the graduates continue their education at colleges across the US. The graduation class of 2010, for example, earned 2.1 million dollars in competitive college scholarships. With the support of the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church, LPI is positioned to keep faith with its historic commitment to academic excellence and intentional spiritual nurturing. The staff and administration see themselves as strategically situated geographically, demographically and historically to serve as a bridge that will span the social, cultural and spiritual realities of a very diverse population. Today's conditions offer us an exciting and challenging moment in which to serve God as we serve mankind.

06/04/2026

Happy Birthday to our Board Member, Eddie Erwin! 🎉

We pray God continues to shine His light on your life and fill you with strength as you keep making a difference. Wishing you a blessed and joyful birthday! 🎂🙏✨

06/04/2026

🎨 Lydia through Your Eyes is on tour!
We’re excited to share that our student art exhibit, Lydia through Your Eyes, is now traveling with the New Mexico Annual Conference. This special collection showcases the creativity, perspective, and heart of Lydia Patterson Institute students.
LPI supporters near and far are invited to be part of this celebration by participating in the silent auction. The auction is live now through June 18, and every bid helps support our students and mission.
View the artwork, place your bid, and help us champion the next generation of leaders.
https://hub.donorcharm.org/auction/XZK4r/items

06/03/2026

Inscripciones abiertas! Visitanos en lpi-elpaso.org/page/enrollment para inscribir tu hijo. Aun hay tiempo!

Estudiantes mexicanos, les apoyamos para la visa de estudiante pero tienen tiempo limitado. Visitenos para empezar el proceso y darle los documentos necesarios para la visa de estudiante.

Photos from Lydia Patterson Institute's post

06/03/2026

We are deeply grateful to Laura Merrill and our dear friend and board member, Dr. Derrek Belase , for inviting Dr. Carla Cardoza to share the mission and impact of our ministry with the Oklahoma Annual Conference.

This opportunity was especially meaningful because it gave us the chance to reconnect with so many treasured friends along the way—board member Alan Herndon, Aly and Tasha from Oklahoma City University, and our forever friend, Tim McHugh.

Moments like these remind us that ministry is built on relationships, shared purpose, and the incredible people God places in our path.

Thank you for your friendship, encouragement, and partnership in this work. We are blessed to be part of such a caring and committed community.

Oklahoma United Methodist Communications

06/03/2026

Lydia Patterson Day Appeal may be over, but we are always looking for ways to provide our students with new opportunities, resources, and support. With your help, this is possible!

Donate today and help support the mission. ❤️

🔗 Donate here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/lydiapattersoninstitute

06/02/2026

Tuesday Teaser 👀
Do you recognize this moment from LPI? 📸
If this is you — or someone you know — we’d love to reconnect! 💙
🎓 Alumni: please help us stay connected by completing our short Alumni Connection Form:
👉 https://forms.gle/QBUgNaNq2Ms1kowX8
Thank you for continuing to be part of the LPI story 🌟

06/01/2026

Rev. Robert Lopez, we bless your life and ministry.
May God continue to surprise you with blessings and answered prayers in this new year of life.
Happy Birthday! 🎉🙏🎂

06/01/2026

☀️ Happy Summer Break to all our students! 🎉

We hope you enjoy a season filled with rest, laughter, adventure, and wonderful memories with family and friends. Stay safe, have lots of fun, and remember to thank and praise God for His many blessings. 🙏❤️

Motion Stop Photoraphy by: Ms. Portillo, Daisha Gonzalez and Amber Bonilla

05/30/2026

LPI Alumni are putting their blessings into action in El Salvador alongside McMurry University Religious Life. Having received so much, they continue giving back through service, faith and compassion. Keep making us proud Lions!

05/29/2026

🎨 Lydia through Your Eyes is on tour!

We’re excited to share that our student art exhibit, Lydia through Your Eyes, is now traveling with the New Mexico Annual Conference. This special collection showcases the creativity, perspective, and heart of Lydia Patterson Institute students.

LPI supporters near and far are invited to be part of this celebration by participating in the silent auction. The auction is live now through June 18, and every bid helps support our students and mission.
View the artwork, place your bid, and help us champion the next generation of leaders.

https://hub.donorcharm.org/auction/XZK4r/items

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