LISA ACADEMY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

www.lisaacademy.org

Charter School 299 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

LISA Academy North High is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school located in Sherwood, Arkansas. As part of the broader LISA Academy network, the school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment with a specific emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in higher education through a college-preparatory approach that prioritizes critical thinking, technological literacy, and academic excellence in a diverse, inclusive community.

Beyond its core academic offerings, LISA Academy North High is known for its structured environment and personalized support systems. The school emphasizes character development and aims to foster a strong partnership between students, faculty, and families to ensure student success. By leveraging smaller class sizes and a dedicated focus on 21st-century skills, the institution strives to equip its students with the necessary tools to compete in an increasingly globalized workforce and reach their long-term professional goals.

299

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LISA ACADEMY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	81
Black	117
Asian	15
Two or More	8
American Indian	3

Black
117 (39.1 %)
Hispanic
81 (27.1 %)
White
75 (25.1 %)
Asian
15 (5.0 %)
Two or More
8 (2.7 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LISA ACADEMY CHARTER
Phone:	(501)945-2727
Website:	http://www.lisaacademy.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 93

Grade 10 82

Grade 11 58

Grade 12 66