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LISA Academy Class of 2025
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LISA Academy best GT growth scores among large districts in the state
top statewide growth and achievement

LISA Academy Schools Recognized Among Top 10% for Growth and Achievement in AR

LISA Academy OEP Awards

Congratulations to LISA Academy Springdale, Rogers-Bentonville Middle, North Middle & High, and West High! Click here to see the full report

niche NMH #1 best charter high school
LISA Academy state champions
LISA Academy beating the odds OEP award
Verizon Innovative Learning Schools
Top performing charter school
State School of Character

LISA Academy Becomes First School in Arkansas to Earn Character School Designation

top 25 public school districts in AR
NMH OEP top performing
LISA Academy rocketry teams national finalists
LISA Academy encouraging gifted students AP courses
LISA Academy drone competition
LISA Academy college tour California
LISA Academy Europe trip
introducing the LISA Academy AI Center

LISA Academy Launches Cutting-Edge AI Center to Empower Future Innovators

LISA Academy gifted scholars
women in STEM

West High Earns AP Computer Science Principles Female Diversity Award

20th anniversary

Celebrating 20 Years of LISA Academy

college matriculation

LISA students now span 139 universities across the United States

AP Honor roll
LISA Academy gifted scholars
UALR application fee waived for LISA students

Click here to Direct Apply for UA Little Rock Fall 2025 Semester

Welcome to LISA Academy Public Charter Schools!

  • 4500+ Students Enrolled
  • 13 Schools Statewide
  • 95%+ Graduation Rate
  • 50+ Languages Spoken by LISA Families
  • 95%+ College Acceptance Rate

  • Mission and Vision

    The mission of LISA Academy is to provide an academically rigorous college preparatory program, in partnership with students, families, and the community, and guide all students in gaining knowledge, skills, and the attitude necessary to direct their lives, improve a diverse society, and excel in a changing world by providing dynamic, resource-rich learning environments.
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  • STEM-C Focused College Prep

    LISA Academy's comprehensive STEM-C focused college prep approach embeds itself into its curriculum and extracurricular offerings from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
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  • Apply

    Enrollment for the 2025-26 School year is now open!
     
    Please visit our Admissions page to learn more about our Admissions process and submit an application, or click here to connect with our admissions team to learn more about LISA Academy. 
     
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News & Announcements

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SPARK Symposium

LISA Academy administrators attended the SPARK Symposium, where they connected with educational vendors and gained valuable insights from charter leaders and legislators on best practices and policy. Several LISA campuses were honored for outstanding ATLAS growth and recognized with OEP awards. Principal Dawn Hammonds also received the Charter Leader Award in recognition of her exceptional commitment to education.
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AI Mental Health Hackathon at UA Little Rock

Three LISA Academy students made headlines at the AI Mental Health Hackathon at UA Little Rock! From developing a teen-to-teen mental health platform now being launched by the Arkansas Crisis Center, to winning first place with a focus-boosting AI tool, our Jaguars are using innovation to drive real community impact.

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Use the Parent Toolbox to view starting school information such as school supply lists, traffic plans, summer work, and more! Links will be updated as soon as possible if anything is currently missing.
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Events

Board Meeting

Time: 6:15 PM
Location: 10825 Financial Centre Pkwy, ste. 360, Little Rock, AR 72211 AND 590 S Horsebarn Rd, Rogers, AR 72758
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