LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY HIGH SCH

Charter School 338 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lift for Life Academy (LFLA) is a public charter school located in the Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the academy is dedicated to providing an alternative, high-quality educational environment for urban youth. Its mission is centered on the belief that every student deserves a rigorous academic experience combined with the social and emotional support necessary to prepare them for post-secondary success, whether that involves college, vocational training, or the workforce.

The school is well-regarded for its holistic approach, which emphasizes small class sizes, strong faculty-student relationships, and a robust culture of accountability. Beyond the traditional curriculum, LFLA integrates character development and leadership training into the student experience. By creating a structured and nurturing community, the academy aims to bridge the educational gap for its students, helping them overcome systemic barriers and graduate with the skills and confidence needed to become productive members of the St. Louis community.

338

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

113.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY HIGH SCH
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	1
Black	327
Two or More	4

Black
327 (96.7 %)
White
6 (1.8 %)
Two or More
4 (1.2 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY
Phone:	(314)231-2337
Website:	http://liftforlifeacademy.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	383
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 87

Grade 10 85

Grade 11 88

Grade 12 78