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Little Rock Christian Academy
Address
19010 Cantrell Road

Little Rock
,
Arkansas
72223

United States
Coordinates34°48′45″N 92°28′50″W / 34.8126°N 92.4806°W / 34.8126; -92.4806Coordinates: 34°48′45″N 92°28′50″W / 34.8126°N 92.4806°W / 34.8126; -92.4806
Information
School typePrivate
MottoExcellence in the Pursuit of Truth from a Christ-Centered Worldview
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
DenominationNon-denominational
Established1977 (1977)
NCES School ID01610343[1]
Head of schoolDr. Gary Arnold
Teaching staff142
Employees250
GradesPK3–12th
Enrollment1375 (2020–2021)
 • Kindergarten72
 • Grade 171
 • Grade 254
 • Grade 383
 • Grade 476
 • Grade 570
 • Grade 699
 • Grade 7136
 • Grade 8131
 • Grade 9130
 • Grade 10154
 • Grade 11130
 • Grade 12126
Hours in school day7.2
Color(s)Navy Blue, Forest Green, White
     
Fight songNotre Dame Victory March
Athletics conference5A Central (2012–21)
Sportsbaseball, basketball, bowling, spirit teams, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, swimming, volleyball, wrestling
MascotWarriors
NicknameLRCA
Team nameLittle Rock Christian Academy Warriors
AccreditationSouthern Association of Independent Schools, Arkansas Non-Public Schools Accrediting Association, and
Council of Educational Standards and Accountability
AffiliationsAssociation of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
National Blue Ribbon School2012

Founded in 1977 as Walnut Valley Christian Academy, Little Rock Christian Academy is a private, college-preparatory Christian school serving PK3 through 12th grade. Little Rock Christian Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), Association of Christian Schools International, the Arkansas Non-Public Schools Accrediting Association, and is a member of The College Board, National Honor Society, National Beta Club and the Council of Educational Standards and Accountability (CESA).

Academics[edit]

Little Rock Christian Academy has top ranking in their test scores with Arkansas private schools.[citation needed] It has earned the ACT College Readiness award for two years.[when?] The ACT average score is 26. With 61 National Merit finalists and three National Achievement awards since 1998,[when?] LRCA has made a name for itself in its solid, competitive academics. Its DUKE Tip program in the middle school has scored in the record numbers for the past two years.[when?] LRCA offers AP and Honors classes at the high school level. over $18.1 million in scholarship money was offered to the class of 2020. In 2012, LRCA was named a National Blue Ribbon School.

Arts[edit]

Included in LRCA's arts program is instrumental music, choir, performing arts and visual arts.

Instrumental music- Wind Symphony, Concert/Marching Band (8th – 12th), Jazz Band, Beginning Band (6th), Intermediate Band (7th), Senior High Band ( 12th), Beginning Strings (6th), Intermediate Orchestra (7th), Senior Strings (12th), Jazz Band(7th - 12th)

Choir- Warrior Choir, Madrigal Choir, Belle Choir, Beaux Choir, Middle School Mixed Choir

Visual Arts- Art styles are explored from renaissance to impressionism, expressionism and pop art. Students learn about design, composition, color, line, contrast, shape, and texture

Performing Arts- Each year there are two theatre performances, a fall drama as well as a spring musical. Additional avenues for dramatic expression can be found in additional productions of the senior play, talent shows, grade level plays, and student chapel presentations. They also provide drama classes as an elective in the middle school, Jr. high, and high school.

Athletics[edit]

LRCA is a member of the Arkansas Activities Association. The Warriors athletic program includes baseball, basketball, spirit teams, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, Track and Field, swimming, volleyball, and wrestling.[2]

For the 2012 to 2014 seasons,[3] the Little Rock Christian Academy Warriors participate pd in the 5A-Central conference.

The Warrior Pom squad has won 5 state championships over the last 6 years (2015,2016,2018,2019,2020) while coming up short in 2017 as state runner-ups.

In 2012–13 school year, both the boys and girls cross country teams won the 5A state championship.[4]

In the 2017-2018 school year, the lady warrior soccer team defeated rival Pulaski Academy 2-0 for the second 5A state championship in 4 years

In December 2, 2018, LRCA won its first state football championship over rival Pulaski Academy. The final score of this game was 52–38.

Administration[edit]

Leadership[edit]

  • Dr. Gary Arnold – Head of School
  • Jim Fink – Chief Financial Officer
  • Ann Chami – Head of Lower School
  • Justin Smith – Head of Upper School
  • Johnny Watson – Athletic Director
  • Lynn Beardsley - Director of Fine Arts

School Principals[edit]

  • Ann Chami – Elementary School
  • LeAnn Murry – Middle School
  • Tyler Eatherton – Junior High
  • Justin Smith – High School

Notable alumni[edit]

  • Michael Dyer – Former Auburn National Championship MVP RB
  • Damarea Crockett - NFL football RB player
  • Luke Bakke - Former Professional Golfer. Won Open de Chagua in Chile. 11 time participant in USGA events.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for Little Rock Christian Academy". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved Aug 11, 2012.
  2. ^ "AHSAA School Directory. Little Rock Christian Academy". AHSAA.org. Retrieved August 10, 2012. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  3. ^ "2012–14 AAA Classifications and Conferences" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 19, 2013. Retrieved August 7, 2012. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  4. ^ "Boy's 5000 Meter Run Boys, AHSAA State Championships" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 12 November 2012. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)

External links[edit]

  • LittleRockChristian.com