- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Little Rock, AR
Lisa Academy High
Federal NCES profile for Lisa Academy High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050007401107Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lisa Academy High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 10
- high schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lisa Academy High has class sizes smaller than 82% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lisa Academy High ranks #2 of 10 high schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Lisa Academy Charter · Arkansas
NCES ID 050007401107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Lisa Academy High shrank from 412 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.2 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 050007401107 · Little Rock, AR High · SMALL · CHARTER
394 enr · 9:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Lisa Academy North Elementary School (654 students)
Lisa Academy High shrank from 412 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 44.2 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lisa Academy High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lisa Academy N
Lisa Academy North Elementary School
654 students
- Lisa Academy C
Lisa Academy Chenal
575 students
- Lisa Academy S
Lisa Academy Springdale
450 students
- Lisa Academy
Lisa Academy
430 students
- This school
Lisa Academy High
394 students
- Lisa Academy R
Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School
393 students
What this shows Lisa Academy High reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lisa Academy High compares
Lisa Academy High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 34% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▼ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 18% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
White 10.7%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Lisa Academy High is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lisa Academy Charter reports $11,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lisa Academy High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Academy North Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lisa Academy Chenal | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lisa Academy Springdale | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lisa Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lisa Academy High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Little Rock
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lisa Academy High
How many students attend Lisa Academy High?
Lisa Academy High has 394 students enrolled. It is a high school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lisa Academy High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lisa Academy High is 9:1, which is 34% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lisa Academy High?
53.4% of students at Lisa Academy High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lisa Academy High?
The largest demographic group at Lisa Academy High is African American at 42.9% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lisa Academy High?
Lisa Academy High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lisa Academy High rank among high schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Lisa Academy High ranks #2 of 10 high schools in Little Rock, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Lisa Academy Charter?
Besides Lisa Academy High, Lisa Academy Charter also operates Lisa Academy North Elementary School (654 students), Lisa Academy Chenal (575 students), and Lisa Academy Springdale (450 students). See the Lisa Academy Charter district page for the complete list.