LISA Academy is an open-enrollment public charter school headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. Formed in 2004, LISA or Learn Innovate Support Achieve serves more than 2200 students in grades K through 12. A STEM focused charter campuses are located across the state of Arkansas.
Serving 386 students in grades 9-12, Lisa Academy West 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 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- 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 West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Lisa Academy West High School's student population of 386 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lisa Academy West 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 West High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. 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
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
42%
15%
Black
40%
19%
White
11%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lisa Academy West High School's ranking?
Lisa Academy West 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 West High School often compared to?
Lisa Academy West 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 West High School?
The graduation rate of Lisa Academy West High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lisa Academy West High School?
386 students attend Lisa Academy West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lisa Academy West High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% 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 West High School?
Lisa Academy West High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lisa Academy West High School offer ?
Lisa Academy West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lisa Academy West High School part of?
Lisa Academy West High School is part of Lisa Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Lisa Academy West High School located?
Lisa Academy West 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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