Little Rock Christian Academy
Little Rock Christian Academy is an independent, college-preparatory Christian day school committed to "excellence in the pursuit of truth from a Christ-centered worldview." At Little Rock Christian Academy, our mission is to serve families, churches, and the community by providing a PK3-12th grade education, characterized by excellence in the pursuit of truth from a Christ-centered worldview.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked AR School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 1,436 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,300
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Little Rock Christian Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
ACT Score
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1977
Summer School Offered
Yes
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2012
Student Body
Total Students
1,436 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
142 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP Courses
16 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Human Geography, AP Language and Composition, AP Literature and Composition, AP Music Theory, AP Physics, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art 1 2D, AP Studio Art 3D, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History, JBU Communications 2523, JBU EGL 1013, JBU EGL 1023, OBU Core 1113 Survey of the Bible, OBU Core 1123 Interpreting the Bible, UCA Math 1390, UCA Math 1393
Average ACT score
26
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(varies by division)
(varies by division)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,300
% on Financial Aid
20%
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Heidi Brandt
Admissions Associate
JoEllyn Cooper
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Fine Arts Academy
Arts and Music Programs:
Band Program, Choir, Digital Art, Digital Photography, Drama and Thespian Groups, String Orchestra
Fine Arts Academy
Arts and Music Programs:
Band Program, Choir, Digital Art, Digital Photography, Drama and Thespian Groups, String Orchestra
School Notes
- Little Rock Christian is Christ-centered and student-driven. We believe faith and intellect should have the ability to not only grow together but to THRIVE together - that's what we're all about!
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