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At LISA Academy, we believe in lifelong learning and the power of giving back.

This Giving Tuesday, your generous support will help strengthen our alumni community by funding scholarships, mentoring opportunities, and programs that keep our graduates connected and thriving. Every donation directly supports advanced, college-prep pathways for our former students and continues our mission of providing innovative, high-quality STEM education across Arkansas. Thank you for investing in our alumni and helping them achieve even greater success.

We invite interested families to visit our campuses and experience the LISA Academy experience in STEM-C focused, college-prep education. Morning and evening tour times are available by grade level from December through May.

Discover how our innovative, tuition-free public schools help scholars thrive in academics, leadership, and character development.

We are thrilled to celebrate Jaime Garcia, Dean of Academics at LISA Academy North Middle-High, for being named a 2025 Milken Educator Award recipient! This prestigious national honor recognizes outstanding educators who are shaping the future of education, and comes with a $25,000 award!

We are so proud of Mr. Garcia’s leadership, passion for learning, and commitment to helping every Jaguar reach their full potential.

We are thrilled to announce that LISA Academy has been selected as the 2025 "Best of the Best" Charter School by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette readers! This prestigious recognition reflects the dedication, hard work, and passion of our students, staff, and community.

LISA Academy is proud to announce that several of its campuses have been honored by the University of Arkansas Office for Education Policy (OEP) for exceptional student academic growth on the state’s ATLAS assessment.

LISA Academy is proud to celebrate outstanding success in the latest school letter grades released by the Arkansas Department of Education.
- 6 of LISA Academy Schools earned an “A” rating from the AR Department of Education
- 83% of LISA Academy Schools earned an “A” or “B”

Community members, faculty, and students came together to celebrate innovation, connection, and opportunity as students received their Verizon devices. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so special!

LISA Academy is proud to recognize the exceptional dedication and excellence of its educators by awarding $164,500 in Outstanding Teacher Merit Pay to 62 staff members across its network at the conclusion of the 2024–2025 school year.

The Language and Culture Festival brought together students and families to celebrate global traditions. Through vibrant performances of song, dance, instrumental music, poetry, and student projects, along with traditional dress and delicious cultural cuisine, the event highlighted the beauty of our school community.

The 11th Annual Arkansas STEM Festival, held in April at the University of Arkansas, brought together over 1,000 student presenters and visitors from across the state in a powerful showcase of innovation and collaboration. This year’s theme, Connecting the Dots: Transportation, Technology, Environment, and Society, sparked imaginative STEM projects that reflected real-world impact and creative problem-solving.