Serving 412 students in grades 9-12, Lisa Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lisa Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Lisa Academy High School's student population of 412 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lisa Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lisa Academy High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#703 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
38%
14%
Black
40%
19%
White
14%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lisa Academy High School's ranking?
Lisa Academy High School is ranked #703 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Lisa Academy High School often compared to?
Lisa Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lisa Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Lisa Academy High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lisa Academy High School?
412 students attend Lisa Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Lisa Academy High School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lisa Academy High School?
Lisa Academy High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lisa Academy High School offer ?
Lisa Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lisa Academy High School part of?
Lisa Academy High School is part of Lisa Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Lisa Academy High School located?
Lisa Academy High School is located in the West Markham neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 2 other public schools located in West Markham.
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