Little Rock Family Ultimate All-School Guide: Little Rock Christian Academy
501.868.9822
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Head of School:
Dr. Gary Arnold
Established: 1977
Grades Served: K3-12
Current Enrollment: 1,460
Tuition Range: $2,300 - $11,000
Motto: Christian, Independent, Collegiate
School History: Established in 1977, we have become Arkansas’ largest private school and are honored to be a National Blue Ribbon School.
Admissions Details: Set up a campus tour or have your child shadow a current student to experience a day in the life
of an LRCA student.
Mission Statement
The mission of LRCA is to serve families, churches and the community by providing a preK-12th grade education, characterized by excellence in the pursuit of truth from a Christ-centered worldview.
Learning Environment & Curriculum
Christ-centered environment with focus on preparation for higher education. The curriculum is designed to promote a lifetime love of learning.
Teaching Methods
Technology and the Harkness teaching method enhance traditional classroom methods. This integration helps students develop a collaborative approach to problem solving and learning.
Technology
Every 7-12th grade student receives a Chromebook as part of their learning curriculum. LRCA has strategically chosen Chromebooks due to the enhancement they provide in the learning environment and the increased communication students have with their teachers.
Aftercare & Tutoring
After-school Fine Arts Academy classes are offered for K3-12th grade students along with an after-school program for students in K3-8th grade.
Exciting Projects
A new indoor athletic facility is scheduled to open in June 2018. The facility will be used by multiple sports teams and for elementary school activities.
Extracurricular Activities
There are 45 clubs and organizations campus-wide along with four divisions in the fine arts program. Approximately 85% of students participate in at least one of the 15 sports programs.
Campus & Facilities
3 libraries • 3 cafeterias • 7 labs
2 gymnasiums • 4 athletic fields
4 visual arts studios • 1 digital arts studio
1 performance auditorium • 3 music rooms
2 playgrounds • 1 garden
2 academic resource centers
1 athletic training facility
1 cross-country track
70 acres
Honors & Awards
The school was named a 2012 U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School and has had 60 National Merit Scholars.
College & Scholarship Outcomes
The class of 2017 had a 100-percent college acceptance rate and received more than $11 million in scholarship offers.
Scholarships & Financing
Limited tuition assistance is available with demonstrated financial need. For priority consideration, applications must be submitted by March 31.