LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY
LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY school district, located in ST LOUIS, MO with about 258 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 21 teachers, LIFT FOR LIFE 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.
LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY (LFLA), located on South Broadway in St. Louis, is an independent public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded with a mission to provide a rigorous, supportive, and safe learning environment, the school focuses on empowering students from the surrounding urban community to succeed academically and personally. By offering a smaller school setting, LFLA emphasizes individualized attention, character development, and a strong sense of community, aiming to break the cycle of poverty by preparing its students for college and career readiness.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the academy is known for its holistic approach to education, which integrates extracurricular activities, mentorship, and life-skills training. The school places a high value on building resilience and leadership, striving to ensure that every graduate possesses the tools necessary to navigate life beyond high school. As a tuition-free public charter, LFLA serves as a vital educational resource in St. Louis, dedicated to closing the opportunity gap and fostering a culture of high expectations and mutual respect.
For more information, contact LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY at (314) 231-2337 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ST LOUIS, MO 63104-4050
(314) 231-2337
http://liftforlifeacademy.org
LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in ST LOUIS, MO with about 258 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
SOUTHEAST MO STATE UNIVERSITY - District:
- LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY
- Total Students:
- 258
- Teachers:
- 21.13
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not 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 258 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 93.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- White
- 1.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
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.