National Charter School Directory from The Center for Education Reform

	Arkansas Charter Schools

CER ranks Arkansas' law 10th weakest of the nation's 40 charter laws, with an overall grade of D.

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Academic Center of Excellence (Map It)
112 N. School St. Osceola, AR 72370 Phone: 870-563-2150	Opened 2002 Enrollment: 270 Grades: 1-10 Status: Open	Description: Emphasis on math, science and the Internet. Special attention to writing and research. Offers middle-school pre-advanced placement courses.

Academics Plus Charter School (Map It)
900 Edgewood Dr. Maumelle, AR 72113 Phone: 501-851-3333	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 462 Grades: K-12 Status: Open	Description: College prep program for all students regardless of race, ethnic origin, national background, or socioeconomic level.

Arkansas Virtual Academy (Map It)
10802 Executive Center Dr., Suite 205 Little Rock, AR 72211 Phone: 501-664-4225	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 500 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Virtual school that allows students to work at their own pace independently.

Badger Academy Conversion Charter School (Map It)
401 W. Center St. Beebe, AR 72012 Phone: 501-882-8413	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 28 Grades: 7-12 Status: Open	Description: Alternative education to help students who cannot learn in a traditional school setting. Offers counseling and other support services.

Benton County School of the Arts (Map It)
2005 S. Twelfth St. Rogers, AR 72758 Phone: 479-636-2272	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 469 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Basic education influenced by an arts-based curriculum. Aims for maximum development of the skills and talents of students.

Blytheville Charter School (Map It)
415 Tennessee Blytheville, AR 72315 Phone: 870-763-7191	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 105 Grades: 7-12 Status: Open	Description: Curriculum focuses on academic skills for success in post-secondary education and development of marketable vocational skills.

Cabot Academic Center of Excellence (ACE) (Map It)
1 City Plaza, Suite C Cabot, AR 72023 Phone: 501-843-3138	Opened 2004 Enrollment: 200 Grades: 7-12 Status: Open	Description: Web-based classes, project-based learning, distance (broadcast) education and concurrent classes. Offers a non-traditional setting with flexible schedules and individualized education plans for at-risk students.

Covenant Keepers College Preparatory Charter School (Map It)
8300 Geyer Springs Rd. Little Rock, AR 72209 Phone: 501-584-6440	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 138 Grades: 6-8 Status: Open	Description:

Dreamland Academy of Performing and Communication Arts (Map It)
5615 Geyer Springs Road Little Rock, AR 72209 Phone: 501-562-9278	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 250 Grades: K-5 Status: Open	Description: The school offers programs that provide challenges, creative inspiration, and a focus on arts-based education.

E-STEM Elementary Public Charter School (Map It)
112 Third St., 1st Floor Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 501-552-9000	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 378 Grades: K-4 Status: Open	Description: College preparatory program focused on science, technology, engineering, and math.

E-STEM Public Charter High School (Map It)
112 Third St., 3rd Floor Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 501-552-9080	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 100 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: College preparatory program focused on science, technology, engineering, and math.

E-STEM Public Charter Middle School (Map It)
112 Third St., 2nd Floor Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 501-552-9040	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 378 Grades: 5-8 Status: Open	Description: College preparatory program focused on science, technology, engineering, and math.

Eudora Community Charter School (Map It)
Eudora, AR Phone:	Opened 2009 Enrollment: Grades: 4-8 Status: Open	Description:

Felder Alternative Learning Academy (Map It)
6900 Pecan Ave. Little Rock, AR 72206 Phone: 501-447-4200	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 63 Grades: 6-12 Status: Open	Description: Core academic classes with remediation for truant, delinquents and other students appointed by the court or by the districts school services.

Haas Hall Academy (Map It)
3155 N. College Ave. Fayetteville, AR 72703 Phone: 479-267-4930	Opened 2004 Enrollment: 195 Grades: 8-12 Status: Open	Description: Provides an intense college preparatory curriculum. Features character education with a focus on technology.

Hope Academy (Map It)
1021 E. Second St. Pine Bluff, AR 71601 Phone: 870-534-0900	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 120 Grades: 5-8 Status: Open	Description: School for at-risk students.

Imboden Area Charter School (Map It)
605 W. Third St. Imboden, AR 72434 Phone: 870-869-3015 x 304	Opened 2002 Enrollment: 70 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Utilizes various methodologies to allow individual learners to reach his or her own intellectual, emotional, and social potential.

Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter School (Map It)
251 North First St Jacksonville, AR 72076 Phone: 501-985-1200	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 345 Grades: K-6 Status: Open	Description:

KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy (Map It)
210 Cherry Street Helena, AR 72342 Phone: 870-753-9800	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 100 Grades: K-1 Status: Open	Description:

KIPP: Delta College Preparatory School (DCPS) (Map It)
215 Cherry St. Helena, AR 72342 Phone: 870-753-9444	Opened 2002 Enrollment: 253 Grades: 5-8 Status: Open	Description: Focus on high expectations, choice and commitment and power to lead. Enables students to succeed and to become exemplary citizens.

Lincoln Academic Center of Excellence (Map It)
611 E.P. Rothrock Dr Lincoln, AR 72744 Phone: 479-824-3010	Opened 2009 Enrollment: Grades: K-12 Status: Open	Description: Uses the K12 curriculum online school program.

LISA Academy (Map It)
21 Corporate Hill Dr. Little Rock, AR 72205 Phone: 501-227-4942	Opened 2004 Enrollment: 420 Grades: 6-11 Status: Open	Description: College preparatory program with an emphasis on science and technology.

LISA Academy - North Little Rock (Map It)
5410 Landers Rd. Sherwood, AR 72117 Phone: 501-945-2727	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 292 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: School offers a comprehensive college preparatory program focusing on science, mathematics, and technology.

Little Rock Preparatory Academy (Map It)
1205 S. Schiller St. Little Rock, AR 72202 Phone: 501-231-0485	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 50 Grades: 5-8 Status: Open	Description: A ?no excuses? approach to learning and a multi-tiered approach to student supports.

Mountain Home High School Career Academies (Map It)
500 Bomber Blvd. Mountain Home, AR 72653 Phone: 870-425-1215	Opened 2003 Enrollment: 1258 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Exposes students to career themes, while connecting them to staff and community partners. Faculty housed on campus creates support system.

Oak Grove Elementary Health Wellness and Environmental Science (Map It)
5027 Hwy 135 N Paragould, AR 72450 Phone: 870-586-0439	Opened 2009 Enrollment: Grades: K-4 Status: Open	Description:

Osceola Communication, Arts and Business School (Map It)
1425 Ohlendorf Rd. Osceola, AR 72370 Phone: 870-622-0550	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 60 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Encourages high integrity, high performance, and focuses on all students excelling both academically and ethically in all school and outside life related endeavors.

Ridgeroad Middle Charter School (Map It)
4601 Ridge Rd. North Little Rock, AR 72116 Phone: 501-771-8155	Opened 2003 Enrollment: 460 Grades: 7-8 Status: Open	Description: Special educational opportunities for impoverished students, including core and elective curricula.

School of Excellence (Map It)
703 N. Division St. Humphrey, AR 72073 Phone: 870-873-2008	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 35 Grades: 6-9 Status: Open	Description: Emphasizes international business, economics, multi-lingual communication, and leadership in an integrated curriculum to prepare students for participation in a global economy.

Vilonia Academy of Service and Technology (Map It)
49 Eagle St. Vilonia, AR 72173 Phone: 501-796-2940	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 54 Grades: 5-6 Status: Open	Description:

Vilonia Academy of Technology (Map It)
4 Bane Ln. Conway, AR 72032 Phone: 501-796-2018	Opened 2004 Enrollment: 75 Grades: 2-4 Status: Open	Description: On-line curriculum and enhanced technology.

Approved

Little Rock Urban Collegiate Public Charter School for Young Men
Little Rock, AR Phone:	Opened 2010 Enrollment: Grades: K-8 Status: Approved	Description:

RESOURCES

Arkansas Department of Education
Four Capitol Mall, Room 105-C
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-683-5313
Fax: 501-371-3514
Contact: Mary Ann D. Brown, Program Director
Email: Mary.Brown@arkansas.gov
The Arkansas Department of Education strives to ensure that all children in the state have access to a quality education by providing educators, administrators and staff with leadership, resources and training.

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