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LISA Academy offers a tuition-free, college-prep education in STEM-C and advanced academics for students across Arkansas. Our enrollment process is designed to welcome every family.

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Why Families Choose LISA Academy

STEM-C & College Prep

Rigorous curriculum, AP Courses, concurrent credit, and hands-on projects prepare students for higher education.

Advanced & Gifted Opportunities

Challenging pathways and enrichment programs meet the needs of gifted learners.

Safe, Supportive Environment

Smaller campuses, caring faculty, and strong family engagement.

Student Life Beyond the Classroom

Athletics, robotics, esports, fine arts, service learning, and clubs that nurture talents and leadership.

Convenient Before and After School Care

LISA Academy partners with afterschool providers. These partner agencies provide care to students before and after school, on campus. Select the LISA Academy campus on the links below for more details.

Central Arkansas Before/After Care

Northwest Arkansas Before/After Care

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Admissions Overview

Admission is open to all students in Arkansas, regardless of academic background. Seats are offered based on availability. Families may apply at any time during the year. If seats are available, they are offered from the waiting list.

Each spring, LISA Academy holds a random public lottery to assign available seats for the upcoming school year. Students who are not selected in the lottery will be placed on a waitlist and offered admission as seats become available.

How to Apply: Step-by-Step

It is the policy of LISA not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, or disability in its programs, services, or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, please contact Section 504/ADA Coordinator at (501) 916-9450 located at 10825 Financial Centre Pkwy. Suite 360, Little Rock, AR 72211.