FLIGHTLINE UPPER ACADEMY
FLIGHTLINE UPPER ACADEMY is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the ARKANSAS LIGHTHOUSE CHARTER SCHOOLS school district, located in JACKSONVILLE, AR with about 151 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, FLIGHTLINE UPPER ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Based on the information provided, here is a summary of the school:
FLIGHTLINE UPPER ACADEMY is a specialized educational institution located within Building 1030 at the Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Operated under the Lighthouse Academies network, the school is designed to serve a unique student population—primarily the families of military personnel stationed at the base. By embedding itself directly within the military installation, the academy provides a stable and accessible learning environment tailored to the specific needs of students navigating the challenges of military life.
As part of the Lighthouse Academies organization, the school focuses on a mission of academic rigor, character development, and college readiness. The academy emphasizes a structured educational model intended to close the achievement gap and prepare students for success in higher education and beyond. By combining a focused curriculum with the supportive community environment of the Little Rock Air Force Base, FLIGHTLINE UPPER ACADEMY serves as an essential resource for families seeking quality instruction within a secure and mission-driven academic setting.
For more information, contact FLIGHTLINE UPPER ACADEMY at (501) 985-1200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSONVILLE, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
FLIGHTLINE UPPER ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in JACKSONVILLE, AR with about 151 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
CHARTER REVIEW PANEL - District:
- ARKANSAS LIGHTHOUSE CHARTER SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 151
- Teachers:
- 12.83
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 151 students
- White
- 48.3%
- Black or African American
- 37.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.9%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Female
- 52.3%
- Male
- 47.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.