Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Lisa Academy West High School

Q: Is Lisa Academy West High School a good school?

Lisa Academy West High School ranks 176 th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

176^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 40% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Lisa Academy West High School is a public charter high school in Little Rock, AR, serving 394 students in grades 9-12 within the Lisa Academy district, which holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 72nd percentile statewide. The school serves a predominantly low-income community, with over 76% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and boasts a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1, which supports individualized attention.

The most striking feature of Lisa Academy West is the contrast between its strong graduation rate and its low academic test scores. The school has a graduation rate of 93.5% (2023-2024), outperforming the state average of 88.9% and rivaling nearby Parkview Magnet High School (94.1%). However, proficiency rates in core subjects like Algebra (6.4%) and Geometry (10.7%) are critically low, far below the state average and significantly lower than Estem High School (30.4% and 22.7%, respectively). This suggests the school excels at moving students to graduation but struggles to ensure they achieve grade-level academic skills, particularly in math. An interesting anomaly is the performance of 9th graders in Biology, where 88.9% were proficient—dramatically higher than the state average (72.2%) and every nearby school, including Central High School (77.7%), indicating a possible standout teacher or curriculum for that subject.

Historically, the school has seen a significant decline in its state ranking, dropping from a 5-star, 93rd percentile rating in 2015-2016 to a 2-star, 40th percentile rating for 2025-2026. This decline contrasts with its ability to maintain high graduation rates, leading to a "graduation factory" hypothesis where academic rigor may be sacrificed for student retention. Compared to nearby schools, Lisa Academy West is in a stronger position than the Premier High Schools Of Arkansas cluster, which have abysmal test scores and high dropout rates, but is clearly outperformed by Estem High School, which combines a high graduation rate with stronger academic performance. The school also spends less per student ($12,595) than traditional public schools like Central High ($16,165) and Parkview Magnet ($17,023), suggesting efficient operations that may correlate with its academic challenges.

394

Students ?

12.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,595

Per pupil spending ?

76.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6711 W. Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205

(501) 500-5051

District: Lisa Academy

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.9%

Hispanic:

41.1%

White:

10.7%

See top rated Arkansas high schools

Compare Lisa Academy West High School to nearby high schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 93rd percentile in 2016 → 40th in 2026

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (89%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (31% vs 39% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 53 percentile points since 2016

!Algebra scores 31 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school31%

District avg46%

Arkansas avg39%

176^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 53 pts since 2016

From top 7% (2016) to bottom 40% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3High Schools in the Lisa Academy

71^st of 251Lisa Academy among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	43.6	176 of 293	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	57.0	109 of 291	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.6	148 of 305	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.4	168 of 295	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.6	184 of 282	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.1	163 of 290	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.5	129 of 282	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.2	97 of 263	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	70.3	54 of 264	79.5%	★★★★☆
2016	86.3	20 of 269	92.6%	★★★★★
2014	77.2	19 of 268	92.9%	★★★★★
2013	45.5	156 of 271	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	64.1	69 of 266	74.1%	★★★★☆
2011	79.2	10 of 266	96.2%	★★★★★
2010	41.3	164 of 262	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	65.0	54 of 261	79.3%	★★★★☆
2008	66.9	41 of 256	84.0%	★★★★☆
2007	42.0	146 of 258	43.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Reading40%~ state avg

Biology38%-5 vs state

English Language Arts38%~ state avg

Geometry11%-16 vs state

Algebra6%-31 vs state

5.0

1 rating · 1 written review

5★1

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Rate Lisa Academy West High School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, July 18, 2017

We have been very pleased with LISA Academy, since 6th grade. We think our child is getting a private school education in a public school setting. Close Quote

Schools Near Lisa Academy West High School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)			ATLAS Reading (2026)			ATLAS Algebra (2026)			ATLAS Geometry (2026)				ATLAS Biology (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 10th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lisa Academy West High School	Public, Charter	9-12	6711 W. Markham St	Little Rock	72205	Pulaski County	Lisa Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 500-5051	394	32	12.4	76.1%	42 (10.7%)	169 (42.9%)	162 (41.1%)	11 (2.8%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	43.6	176^th of 293 public high schools	39.9%		57	109^th of 291 public high schools	62.5%	67	35.5	40.4	37.9	36.4	44.5	40.3	6.4		6.4	45.0	3.3		10.7	88.9	26.9		38.0	$12,595	$1,077	$11,518
Parkview Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2501 John Barrow Road	Little Rock	72204	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 447-2300	1,072	78	13.7	68.2%	120 (11.2%)	816 (76.1%)	112 (10.4%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (1.6%)	43.9	175^th of 293 public high schools	40.3%		46.2	155^th of 291 public high schools	46.7%	20	41.3	39.1	40.1	42.1	40.4	41.3	8.8		9.2	35.0	6.7		13.6	44.9	21.9		30.9	$17,023	$1,857	$15,165
Premier High School Of North Little Rock	Public, Charter	9-12	400 Hardin Rd Suite 120	Little Rock	72714	Benton County	Premier High Schools Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 333-9541	76	3	27.6	82.9%	1 (1.3%)	70 (92.1%)	3 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	1.5	290^th of 293 public high schools	1.0%					(n/a)	0.0		0.0	7.1		5.3
Premier High School Of Fayetteville	Public, Charter	9-12	400 Hardin Rd Suite 120	Little Rock	72703	Washington County	Premier High Schools Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 255-5513	14	2	7.2	64.3%	6 (42.9%)	2 (14.3%)	4 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (14.3%)	3.3	286^th of 293 public high schools	2.4%					(n/a)	8.0	10.0	8.6	8.0	10.0	8.6
Premier High School Of Russellville	Public, Charter	9-12	400 Hardin Rd Suite 120	Little Rock	72801	Pope County	Premier High Schools Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 235-4455	31	3	9.5	61.3%	21 (67.7%)	6 (19.4%)	2 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.5%)	1.1	291^st of 293 public high schools	0.7%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	0.0	8.3	0.0	3.3			0.0								18.2
Arkansas School For The Deaf And Blind High	Public	7-12	2400 West Markham St	Little Rock	72203	Pulaski County	Arkansas School For The Deaf And Blind	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(501) 324-9506	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Central High School	Public	9-12	1500 Little Rock Nine Way	Little Rock	72202	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-1400	2,371	161	14.6	56.0%	687 (29.0%)	1,097 (46.3%)	255 (10.8%)	266 (11.2%)	15 (0.6%)	3 (0.1%)	48 (2.0%)	57.1	116^th of 293 public high schools	60.4%		51.7	129^th of 291 public high schools	55.7%	13	40.8	44.5	42.6	44.9	48.2	46.5	9.4		9.4	60.4	10.8	5.0	26.7	77.7	22.9		43.3	$16,165	$1,690	$14,476
Premier High School Of Little Rock	Public, Charter	9-12	1621 Martin Luther King Dr	Little Rock	72202	Pulaski County	Premier High Schools Of Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 246-3161	78	14	5.6	44.9%	0 (0.0%)	78 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.3	281^st of 293 public high schools	4.1%		1.1	291^st of 291 public high schools	0.0%	10	5.9	9.1	7.2	23.5	9.1	17.8												$19,142	$9,520	$9,622
Premier High School Online	Public, Charter	9-12	400 Hardin Rd Suite 120	Little Rock	72211	Pulaski County	Premier High Schools Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 282-9971	292	13	22.1	21.6%	79 (27.1%)	134 (45.9%)	47 (16.1%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.4%)	3 (1.0%)	24 (8.2%)	26	237^th of 293 public high schools	19.1%		35	204^th of 291 public high schools	29.9%	33	12.2	21.0	17.6	26.0	29.9	28.3	33.3		42.1		18.2	33.3	25.8		7.1		10.3
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	717 West 7th Street	Little Rock	72201	Pulaski County	Arkansas Virtual Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(501) 664-4225	2,567	210	12.1	53.0%	1,811 (70.5%)	396 (15.4%)	168 (6.5%)	21 (0.8%)	26 (1.0%)	2 (0.1%)	143 (5.6%)	40.7	187^th of 293 public high schools	36.2%		46.3	153^rd of 291 public high schools	47.4%	34	25.3	29.1	27.2	32.2	34.0	33.1	25.6	31.6	26.0	24.6	22.9	31.0	23.4	43.8	28.7	43.8	31.7

Frequently Asked Questions about Lisa Academy West High School

What is the racial makeup of Lisa Academy West High School?

Students at Lisa Academy West High School are 43% African American, 41% Hispanic, 11% White, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What district is Lisa Academy West High School in?

Lisa Academy

How many students attend Lisa Academy West High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 394 students attended Lisa Academy West High School.

Is Lisa Academy West High School a good school?

Lisa Academy West High School ranks 176^th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Rate Lisa Academy West High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

ARArkansas High School Rankings

ARArkansas District Rankings

Schools in Little Rock, AR

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Lisa Academy West High School!

Latest Arkansas data All new data »

2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.