Summary:
In zip code 72117 (North Little Rock, AR), there is one high school, Lisa Academy North High School, a public charter school serving grades 9-12 with 292 students.
Lisa Academy North High School is a standout performer in the state, consistently ranking in the top 10% of Arkansas high schools, including a 4-star rating and 32nd place out of 293 schools for the 2025-2026 school year. The school excels in English Language Arts and Reading, with proficiency rates around 60-64%, significantly outpacing the state average of about 40%. It also boasts a strong graduation rate of 93.8% (above the state's 90.1%) and a very low dropout rate of just 0.6%. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11:1, the school provides an environment conducive to individualized attention, despite serving a majority low-income population (57.53% free/reduced lunch). The school is part of the Lisa Academy district, which is ranked 71st out of 251 districts in Arkansas.
A key finding is a dramatic disparity between humanities and STEM subjects. While the school shines in English and Reading, only 15.2% of students are proficient in Algebra—less than half the state average of 36.9%. Performance in Geometry (34.3%) and Biology (43.0%) is closer to state averages, but the Algebra scores are a major concern. Additionally, grade-level data reveals a "9th grade bump," where 9th graders achieved 78.9% proficiency in Biology and 66.7% in Geometry, compared to much lower scores for 10th graders, suggesting that advanced students may take these tests earlier. Year-over-year, the school improved in English and Reading but saw a sharp drop in Algebra proficiency from 43.1% to 15.2%, warranting further investigation into curriculum or testing changes.
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