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 394 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 25% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (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
School Overview
Lisa Academy West High School's student population of 394 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
394 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lisa Academy West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lisa Academy West High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#751 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red
School Mascot
Jaguars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lisa Academy West High School's ranking?
Lisa Academy West High School is ranked #751 out of 989 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 89.9%.
How many students attend Lisa Academy West High School?
394 students attend Lisa Academy West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lisa Academy West High School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lisa Academy West High School?
Lisa Academy West High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
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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