Little Rock Christian Academy
Tel:
(501) 868-9822
- Little Rock Christian Academy is an independent, coeducational, 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 (2020-21)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 1,436 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,300
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Little Rock Christian Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- ACT Score Highest average ACT score
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) State or regional independent school association |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | all within with testing required to assess if we can serve the needs of the student. |
| 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 | 6% State avg.: 18% |
| Students by Grade |
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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 | Link to List of Courses |
| 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) |
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 | Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingArchery, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, |
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 |
School Notes
- Little Rock Christian Academy is an independent, coeducational, 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 K-12th grade education, characterized by excellence in the pursuit of truth from a Christ-centered worldview.
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