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
January 2026
Highlights:
- LISA Academy North and West High Schools on AP Honor Roll
- LISA Academy West Middle School scholars selected for NASA TechRise Competition
- Arkansas Online School student named AR Finalist in National STEM Festival
November/December 2025
Highlights:
- Applications for 2026-27 school year are open!
- Mr. Garcia Awarded 2025 Milken Educator Award
- Jil, LISA Academy Senior, earns full QuestBridge Scholarship to Princeton University
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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We are incredibly proud to celebrate our LISA Academy West Middle School scholars who have been named finalists in the NASA TechRise Competition!
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Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is an annual competition that tackles the tech-education gap by equipping grades 6-12 classrooms with technology, training, and mentorship needed to apply STEM skills to real-world issues and their communities.
Congratulations to the team and their coach, Mr. Yener!
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Arkansas Online School is proud to recognize Aiden, an outstanding student innovator, who has been named an Arkansas finalist in the 2026 National STEM Festival. Aiden will compete in the "Future Food" and "Tech for Good" categories for grades 7-12.
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LISA Academy West High School is proud to have earned the Gold Award, and LISA Academy North High School has earned the Silver Award! These honors are given to high schools meeting qualifying criteria through the College Board.
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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.
Tradition of Excellence
