Lisa Academy West High School

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Lisa Academy West High School ranks 148 th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lisa Academy West High School is a public charter high school located in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 412 students. The school is part of the Lisa Academy District, which is ranked 78 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lisa Academy West High School generally performs better than the state average in English Language Arts and Reading, but lags behind in Mathematics and Science. The school's performance in Algebra, Geometry, and Biology is below the state averages. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.3, suggesting a more favorable learning environment. Interestingly, the school's spending per student is lower than the state average, indicating efficient use of resources. In comparison to nearby schools, Premier High School of Little Rock performs significantly worse, while Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas West Little Rock outperforms Lisa Academy West High School in some subject areas.

One notable trend at Lisa Academy West High School is the significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 53.76% in 2020-2021 to 66.75% in 2022-2023. This indicates a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, which may present challenges in improving academic outcomes. Overall, Lisa Academy West High School has a mixed performance, with strengths in certain areas and opportunities for improvement in others, particularly in Mathematics and Science.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

21 Corporate Hill Dr
Little Rock, AR 72205

(501) 246-5853

District: Lisa Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
148^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,329

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 412

Racial breakdown:

African American:

39.6%

Hispanic:

38.1%

White:

14.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lisa Academy West High School ranks better than 51.5% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.62. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Lisa Academy West High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39.6%), Hispanic (38.1%), White (14.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lisa Academy West High School is 9.3. (See more...)

Compare Lisa Academy West High School employs 44.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lisa Academy West High School is $9,329.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lisa Academy West High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lisa Academy West High School 148^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Lisa Academy West High School in the ranking list.)

Lisa Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Lisa Academy 78^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lisa Academy West High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2007	42.00	146^th	258	43.4%
2008	66.95	41^st	256	84.0%
2009	64.95	54^th	261	79.3%
2010	41.30	164^th	262	37.4%
2011	79.17	10^th	266	96.2%
2012	64.13	69^th	266	74.1%
2013	45.52	156^th	271	42.4%
2014	77.19	19^th	268	92.9%
2016	86.32	20^th	269	92.6%
2017	70.35	54^th	264	79.5%
2018	58.17	97^th	263	63.1%
2019	54.50	129^th	282	54.3%
2021	44.09	163^rd	290	43.8%
2022	39.57	184^th	282	34.8%
2023	45.36	168^th	295	43.1%
2024	49.62	148^th	305	51.5%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, July 18, 2017

We have been very pleased with LISA Academy, since 6th grade. We think our child is getting a private school education in a public school setting. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lisa Academy West High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	39	7	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	51
2007	53	22	8	0	1	n/a	n/a	84
2008	57	36	22	3	1	n/a	n/a	119
2009	65	49	25	5	0	n/a	n/a	144
2010	63	54	22	8	1	0	0	148
2011	73	64	24	8	0	0	1	170
2012	64	73	30	13	1	0	0	181
2013	76	107	30	24	0	0	1	238
2014	79	114	37	27	0	0	3	260
2015	107	166	56	48	1	0	8	386
2016	90	161	34	46	1	0	9	341
2017	88	170	37	62	0	0	8	365
2018	88	193	28	80	0	0	10	399
2019	95	202	20	107	0	0	16	440
2020	76	191	20	135	0	0	13	435
2021	81	183	26	144	3	0	15	452
2022	73	195	20	150	3	1	9	451
2023	59	163	18	157	5	1	9	412

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lisa Academy West High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	51	2.0	25.5	17.6
2007	84	20.0	4.2	17.9
2008	119	18.0	6.6	21.8
2009	144	23.0	6.3	22.2
2010	148	21.5	5.2	31.8
2011	170	13.0	13.0	30
2012	181	13.0	13.8	35.4
2013	238	17.8	13.3	41.2
2014	260	10.0	25.7	38.1
2015	386	26.0	14.8	34.2
2016	341	25.0	13.6	39.9
2017	365	31.0	11.7	26.3
2018	399	37.2	10.7	31.1
2019	440	33.7	13.0	46.1
2020	435	38.1	11.4	61.6
2021	452	39.5	11.4	53.8
2022	451	47.0	9.5	63
2023	412	44.2	9.3	66.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lisa Academy West High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	51	2.0	25.5	17.6
2007	84	20.0	4.2	17.9
2008	119	18.0	6.6	21.8
2009	144	23.0	6.3	22.2
2010	148	21.5	5.2	31.8
2011	170	13.0	13.0	30
2012	181	13.0	13.8	35.4
2013	238	17.8	13.3	41.2
2014	260	10.0	25.7	38.1
2015	386	26.0	14.8	34.2
2016	341	25.0	13.6	39.9
2017	365	31.0	11.7	26.3
2018	399	37.2	10.7	31.1
2019	440	33.7	13.0	46.1
2020	435	38.1	11.4	61.6
2021	452	39.5	11.4	53.8
2022	451	47.0	9.5	63
2023	412	44.2	9.3	66.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lisa Academy West High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$509 (5.5%)	$8,821 (94.6%)	$9,329

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lisa Academy West High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 129^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 168^th of 295 High schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English (Lisa Academy West High School)	57.3	41.3	16%
9th Grade English (Lisa Academy)	61.8	48.9	12.9%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Lisa Academy West High School)	33.3	23.1	10.2%
9th Grade Math (Lisa Academy)	44.4	27.8	16.6%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Lisa Academy West High School)	27.3	24.7	2.6%
9th Grade Science (Lisa Academy)	34.3	32.7	1.6%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Lisa Academy West High School)	36.7	31.4	5.3%
9th Grade Reading (Lisa Academy)	39.9	40.5	0.6%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Lisa Academy West High School)	62.1	49.4	12.7%
10th Grade English (Lisa Academy)	66.1	53.1	13%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Lisa Academy West High School)	30.1	27.6	2.5%
10th Grade Math (Lisa Academy)	37.8	25.9	11.9%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Lisa Academy West High School)	35.9	26.4	9.5%
10th Grade Science (Lisa Academy)	40.3	28.1	12.2%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Lisa Academy West High School)	30.1	35.6	5.5%
10th Grade Reading (Lisa Academy)	36.5	36.5
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lisa Academy West High School)	23.3	16.2	7.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lisa Academy)	25.6	18.5	7.1%
11th Grade English (Lisa Academy West High School)	44.4	35.2	9.2%
11th Grade English (Lisa Academy)	47.9	38.1	9.8%
11th Grade Reading (Lisa Academy West High School)	26.7	19	7.7%
11th Grade Reading (Lisa Academy)	32.2	20.2	12%
11th Grade Science (Lisa Academy West High School)	22.2	13.3	8.9%
11th Grade Science (Lisa Academy)	24.8	14.9	9.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	440	412	6.4%
African American	202	163	19.3%
American Indian	0	5
Asian	20	18	10%
Hispanic	107	157	46.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	95	59	37.9%
Two or More Races	16	9	43.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.1%	66.7%	20.6%

Schools Near Lisa Academy West High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)			ATLAS Algebra (2024)		ATLAS Geometry (2024)						ATLAS Science (2024)			ATLAS Biology (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lisa Academy West High School	Public, Charter	9-12	21 Corporate Hill Dr	Little Rock	72205	Pulaski County	Lisa Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 246-5853	412	44	9.3	66.7%	59 (14.3%)	163 (39.6%)	157 (38.1%)	18 (4.4%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.2%)	49.6	148^th of 305 public high schools	51.5%		45.4	168^th of 295 public high schools	43.1%	20			33.0	28.1	30.7			35.7	33.0	34.4				22.4	22.2		4.3	3.8			3.8				66.7	13.8	0.0		24.5	$9,329	$509	$8,821
Parkview Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2501 Barrow Rd	Little Rock	72204	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 447-2300	1,081	82	13.2	70.5%	126 (11.7%)	807 (74.7%)	128 (11.8%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (1.0%)	48.2	149^th of 305 public high schools	51.1%		41.9	181^st of 295 public high schools	38.6%	32			33.1	33.4	33.3			34.5	35.3	34.9				5.5	5.4		26.4	2.0	0.0		8.2				50.6	23.5	0.0	50.0	30.0	$12,801	$1,419	$11,383
Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6700 H Street	Little Rock	72205	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 447-1900	335	29	11.6	76.1%	29 (8.7%)	257 (76.7%)	44 (13.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	24	251^st of 305 public high schools	17.7%		18.9	258^th of 295 public high schools	12.5%	7			9.3	22.1	16.2			12.0	24.4	18.7				7.6	7.4		28.6	5.3	0.0	0.0	7.1				10.0	21.4	0.0	0.0	19.5
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock	Public, Charter	7-12	1815 Rahling Rd	Little Rock	72212	Pulaski County	Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 821-8321	71	12	5.8	33.8%	31 (43.7%)	27 (38.0%)	6 (8.5%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.0%)	35.1	208^th of 305 public high schools	31.8%		74.8	50^th of 295 public high schools	83.1%	158	37.6	29.4	25.0	33.3	31.2	43.8	29.4	18.8	33.3	31.2	33.3	8.3	22.2	0.0	0.0	50.0	100.0	0.0			11.8	43.8	35.7	40.0	0.0	26.7			25.0
Ark. School For The Blind High School	Public	7-12	2600 W Markham St	Little Rock	72203	Pulaski County	Ark. School For The Blind	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 296-1810	35	16	2.1	100.0%	22 (62.9%)	7 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)	77.1	38^th of 305 public high schools	87.5%					(n/a)					21.1					25.0							0.0				0.0			27.3		66.6			66.6
Central High School	Public	8-12	1500 Park St	Little Rock	72202	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-1400	2,338	162	14.4	53.3%	672 (28.7%)	1,192 (51.0%)	209 (8.9%)	227 (9.7%)	19 (0.8%)	4 (0.2%)	15 (0.6%)	52.9	129^th of 305 public high schools	57.7%		64.2	92^nd of 295 public high schools	68.8%	37			33.8	36.0	34.9			33.8	35.8	34.8				5.0	5.1		38.4	5.7	10.0		15.2				56.4	21.9	57.2	0.0	34.3	$11,007	$1,357	$9,650
Premier High School Of Little Rock	Public, Charter	9-12	1621 Dr Martin Luther King Dr	Little Rock	72206	Pulaski County	Premier High Schools Of Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 400-4873	82	12	6.8	100.0%	1 (1.2%)	80 (97.6%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.8	305^th of 305 public high schools	0.0%		2.5	292^nd of 295 public high schools	1.0%	13			0.0	0.0	0.0			0.0	5.0	2.6								0.0	0.0		0.0				0.0	16.7			10.0	$9,696	$1,389	$8,307
Premier High School Online	Public, Charter	9-12	1621 Dr Martin Luther King Dr	Little Rock	72202	Pulaski County	Premier High Schools Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 246-3161	125	5	26.5	33.6%	32 (25.6%)	79 (63.2%)	5 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.6%)	23.7	253^rd of 305 public high schools	17.0%					(n/a)			16.3	9.9	13.2			20.8	11.3	16.3				25.6	24.0		0.0	8.3	0.0	0.0	4.7				11.1	20.0	100.0	0.0	18.2
Little Rock West High School Of Innovation	Public	9-12	5701 Ranch Drive	Little Rock	72223	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 447-8500	325	33	9.9	62.2%	97 (29.8%)	182 (56.0%)	26 (8.0%)	14 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	45.5	163^rd of 305 public high schools	46.6%		41	183^rd of 295 public high schools	38.0%	20			26.7	32.9	30.0			25.0	32.8	29.2				12.5	12.3		33.3	5.1			6.5				71.5	30.0	0.0	0.0	32.4
Graduate Arkansas Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	6900 Scott Hamilton Rd	Little Rock	72209	Pulaski County	Graduate Arkansas Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 618-2500	381	6	64.5	98.7%	135 (35.4%)	168 (44.1%)	45 (11.8%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	5 (1.3%)	22 (5.8%)	10.7	293^rd of 305 public high schools	3.9%		5.8	284^th of 295 public high schools	3.7%	9			5.1	8.6	6.9			11.1	10.9	11.0				2.5	4.2		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0				14.3	3.7	16.7	14.3	9.4	$11,070	$1,528	$9,542

Frequently Asked Questions about Lisa Academy West High School

What is the racial makeup of Lisa Academy West High School?

Students at Lisa Academy West High School are 40% African American, 38% Hispanic, 14% White, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Lisa Academy West High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 412 students attended Lisa Academy West High School.

What district is Lisa Academy West High School in?

Lisa Academy

Is Lisa Academy West High School a good school?

Lisa Academy West High School ranks 148^th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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