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LISA Academy Campuses Recognized for “Beating the Odds” by the University of Arkansas Office for Education Policy

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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.

Each year, the OEP publishes its Outstanding Educational Performance Awards, highlighting schools across Arkansas with the highest student growth. The awards emphasize that academic growth is one of the best indicators of a school’s positive impact on student learning and success.

LISA Academy Springdale

Awards Received:

  • High Overall Growth (Statewide)

  • High Math Growth (Statewide)

  • High ELA Growth (Statewide)

  • High Overall Growth (Northwest Region)

  • High Math Growth (Northwest Region)

  • High ELA Growth (Northwest Region)

LISA Academy North Middle School

Awards Received:

  • High Overall Growth (Statewide)

  • High Math Growth (Statewide)

  • High ELA Growth (Statewide)

  • High Overall Growth (Central Region)

  • High Math Growth (Central Region)

  • High ELA Growth (Central Region)

LISA Academy West High School

Awards Received:

  • High Overall Growth (Statewide)

  • High ELA Growth (Statewide)

  • High Overall Growth (Central Region)

  • High Math Growth (Central Region)

  • High ELA Growth (Central Region)

These achievements reflect the dedication of LISA Academy’s teachers, staff, and students to academic excellence and continuous growth in a STEM-focused, college-preparatory learning environment.