Achievements
Explore the excellence of LISA Academy students, staff, and schools. As a STEM-C focused, tuition-free public charter school network in Arkansas, we are proud of the academic growth, innovation, and community impact our students demonstrate every day.
Celebrating Success
At LISA Academy, every achievement tells the story of our students' hard work, teachers' dedication, and families' support. From STEM competitions and academic honors to college acceptances and community partnerships, our schools continue to set a standard for advanced education and innovation in Arkansas.
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83% of LISA Academy schools earned an A or B on state letter grades
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6 schools recognized for Outstanding Student Growth by the University of Arkansas Office for Education Policy
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3 schools recognized for “Beating the Odds” with exceptional student growth on state testing
District Newsletters
October 2025
Highlights:
- LISA Academy Voted Best Charter School by Arkansas Democrat Gazette readers
- LISA Academy schools recognized for outstanding student growth by OEP, including Beating the Odds
September 2025
Highlights:
- National Merit Scholars
- Take Your Legislator to School Month
- State Letter Grades Released, 83% of LISA Academy Schools are now ranked A or B!
August 2025
Highlights:
- Opening Rogers-Bentonville Middle-High School and the First Day of School
- GT Enrichment Camps
- VILS Launch Day
- LISA High Schools Ranked Top in Arkansas
July 2025
Highlights:
- AI Mental Health Hackathon
- HOSA International Conference
- SPARK Symposium
- Engineering Scholars Program
Our Achievements
We're proud to share the highlights of the past two academic years. See how our students and staff are excelling in academics, leadership, and creativity.
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LISA Academy North High shone on ATLAS testing with an outstanding overall growth score of 86.91!
Our Jaguars showed more improvement in English Language Arts than any other high school in Arkansas! This incredible achievement reflects our students’ hard work, our teachers’ dedication, and our families’ unwavering support.
At LISA North High, growth isn’t just measured in numbers; it’s proof that our students are mastering the skills they need to thrive in college and beyond.
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We are thrilled to announce that LISA Academy has been selected as the 2025 "Best of the Best" Charter School by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette readers! This prestigious recognition reflects the dedication, hard work, and passion of our students, staff, and community.
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LISA Academy is proud to announce that three of its campuses, LISA Academy Springdale, LISA Academy West High School, and LISA Academy North Middle School, have been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as schools where students are “Beating the Odds.” This honor celebrates students who demonstrate high growth on the ATLAS assessment, even if facing economic challenges outside of school.
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LISA Academy is proud to announce that several of its campuses have been honored by the University of Arkansas Office for Education Policy (OEP) for exceptional student academic growth on the state’s ATLAS assessment.
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Two of our LISA Academy high schools are tied for the highest graduation rate in Arkansas AND are recognized as Top Ranked Schools by U.S. News & World Report! This incredible honor highlights the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers, and the unwavering support of our families. Our schools continue to set the standard for excellence in Arkansas education!
Tradition of Excellence
