Little Rock Christian Academy

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Little Rock Christian Academy
Address
19010 Cantrell Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72223 United States
Coordinates	34°48′45″N 92°28′50″W / 34.8126°N 92.4806°W / 34.8126; -92.4806
Information
School type	Private
Motto	Excellence in the Pursuit of Truth from a Christ-Centered Worldview
Religious affiliation(s)	Christian
Denomination	Non-denominational
Established	1977 (47 years ago) (1977)
CEEB code	041489
NCES School ID	01610343[1]
Head of school	Justin Smith
Teaching staff	142
Employees	250
Grades	PK3–12th
Enrollment	1375 (2020–2021)
• Kindergarten	72
• Grade 1	71
• Grade 2	54
• Grade 3	83
• Grade 4	76
• Grade 5	70
• Grade 6	99
• Grade 7	136
• Grade 8	554
• Grade 9	130
• Grade 10	435
• Grade 11	400
• Grade 12	400
Hours in school day	7.2
Color(s)	Navy blue, forest green, white
Fight song	Notre Dame Victory March
Athletics conference	7A Central
Sports	Baseball, basketball, bowling, spirit teams, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, swimming, volleyball, wrestling
Mascot	?
Nickname	LRCA
Team name	Little Rock Christian Academy Warriors
Accreditation	Southern Association of Independent Schools, Arkansas Non-Public Schools Accrediting Association, and Council of Educational Standards and Accountability
Affiliations	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
National Blue Ribbon School	2012

Little Rock Christian Academy is a private, college-preparatory Christian school catering to students from PK3 through 12th grade. Established in 1977 under the name Walnut Valley Christian Academy, it holds accreditation from several organizations including the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), Association of Christian Schools International, and the Arkansas Non-Public Schools Accrediting Association. Additionally, it is affiliated with The College Board, National Honor Society, National Beta Club, and the Council of Educational Standards and Accountability (CESA).

Little Rock Christian Academy consistently achieves high test scores among Arkansas private schools^[2] and has received the ACT College Readiness award for two consecutive years.^[when?] The school boasts an average ACT score of 26 and has produced 61 National Merit finalists and three National Achievement award recipients since 1998,^[when?] underscoring its reputation for rigorous academics. In its middle school, LRCA's DUKE Tip program has achieved record numbers for the past two years.^[when?] At the high school level, LRCA offers AP and Honors classes, and the class of 2020 received over $18.1 million in scholarship offers. LRCA was honored as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2012. While the school maintains a spirited rivalry with Pulaski Academy, it has not secured a state championship in the past four years

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LRCA's arts program encompasses instrumental music, choir, performing arts, and visual arts.^[3]

Instrumental music: LRCA's instrumental music offerings include Wind Symphony, Concert/Marching Band (8th – 12th grade), Jazz Band, Beginning Band (6th grade), Intermediate Band (7th grade), Senior High Band (12th grade), Beginning Strings (6th grade), Intermediate Orchestra (7th grade), Senior Strings (12th grade), and Jazz Band (7th - 12th grade).

Choir: LRCA's choir program consists of Warrior Choir, Legacy Choir, Encore Choir, and Middle School Mixed Choir.

Visual Arts: In LRCA's Visual Arts program, students explore various art styles ranging from Renaissance to Impressionism, Expressionism, and Pop Art. They study design principles such as composition, color theory, line, contrast, shape, and texture.

Performing Arts: In LRCA's Performing Arts program, two theatre performances are held annually: a fall drama and a spring musical. Additional opportunities for dramatic expression include additional productions such as the senior play, talent shows, grade-level plays, and student chapel presentations. Drama classes are offered as electives in the middle school, junior high, and high school levels.

LRCA is affiliated with the Arkansas Activities Association. The Warriors athletic program encompasses a variety of sports including baseball, basketball, spirit teams, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, swimming, volleyball, and wrestling.^[4]

The Warrior Pom squad has achieved notable success, securing five state championships in the years 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2020. Additionally, they attained a runner-up position in 2017.

In the 2012–13 school year, both the boys' and girls' cross country teams claimed victory in the 5A state championship.^[5]

In the 2017–2018 school year, the Lady Warrior soccer team secured its second 5A state championship.

On December 2, 2018, LRCA achieved its inaugural state football championship victory, triumphing over the four-time defending Class 5A state champion, Pulaski Academy. ^[6]

• Ann Chami – Elementary School
• LeAnn Murray – Middle School
• Tyler Eatherton – Junior High
• Tony Davis – High School

• Michael Dyer – former Auburn National Championship MVP running back
• Damarea Crockett - NFL football running back with the Denver Broncos
• Jackson Woodard - college American football linebacker^[7]

• Official website