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We invite interested families to visit our campuses and experience the LISA Academy experience in STEM-C focused, college-prep education. Morning and evening tour times are available by grade level from December through May.

Discover how our innovative, tuition-free public schools help scholars thrive in academics, leadership, and character development.

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.

LISA Academy is proud to share that the district was awarded over $150,000 as part of the Arkansas School Recognition Program, recognizing Top Statewide Growth and Academic Achievement.

We are thrilled to celebrate Jaime Garcia, Dean of Academics at LISA Academy North Middle-High, for being named a 2025 Milken Educator Award recipient! This prestigious national honor recognizes outstanding educators who are shaping the future of education, and comes with a $25,000 award!

We are so proud of Mr. Garcia’s leadership, passion for learning, and commitment to helping every Jaguar reach their full potential.

LISA Academy high school students are exploring their futures through hands-on college experiences. 

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.

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.

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.

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!

LISA Academy is proud to celebrate outstanding success in the latest school letter grades released by the Arkansas Department of Education.
- 6 of LISA Academy Schools earned an “A” rating from the AR Department of Education
- 83% of LISA Academy Schools earned an “A” or “B”

Community members, faculty, and students came together to celebrate innovation, connection, and opportunity as students received their Verizon devices. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so special!

Arkansas Online School is proud to offer Internet Support funds to all of our families by providing $300 per year per family to ensure reliable internet access. This program will be in effect for the 2025-26 school year.

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.

Congratulations to LISA Academy North High students Malachi and Mya, and LISA Academy West High students Czarlotte and Rylee for being selected to attend the prestigious Arkansas Girls State and Arkansas Boys State programs.