School type Private Denomination Non-denominational NCES School ID 01610343 Phone +1 501-868-9822 Founded 1977 | Religious affiliation(s) Christian Established 1977 (1977) Head of school Dr. Gary Arnold Mascot Warriors | |
Address 19010 Cantrell Rd, Little Rock, AR 72223, USA Motto Excellence in the Pursuit of Truth from a Christ-Centered Worldview Profiles | ||
Founded in 1977 as Walnut Valley Christian Academy, Little Rock Christian Academy is an independent, co-educational, college-preparatory Christian school serving three-year-olds through 12th grade. It is committed to their mission "to serve families, churches, and the community by providing a K-12 education characterized by excellence in the pursuit of truth from a Christ-centered worldview." In addition to an excellent academic education, LRCA offers extensive fine arts and athletic programs. Little Rock Christian Academy is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International, the Arkansas Non-Public Schools Accrediting Association, and AdvancED, and is a member of The College Board, National Honor Society, National Beta Club and CESA Schools.
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Academics
Little Rock Christian Academy has top ranking in their test scores with Arkansas private schools. It has earned the ACT College Readiness award for two years. The ACT average score is 25. With twenty National Merit finalists and three National Achievement awards in the past five years, 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. LRCA offers AP and Honors classes at the high school level. It offered $6.79 million in scholarship money to the class of 2011. In 2012, LRCA was named a National Blue Ribbon School.
Arts
Included in its arts program are instrumental music, choir, performing arts and visual arts.
Instrumental music- Wind Symphony, Concert/Marching Band, Jazz Band, Beginning Band, Middle School Band, Senior High Band, Beginning Strings, Middle School Orchestra, Senior Strings, Warrior Jazz
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 and high school.
Athletics
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, swimming, volleyball, and wrestling. Within the athletic program at LRCA, the C4 "Christian Crain" Philosophy helps athletes, coaches, and parents develop a Christ-centered mentality towards athletics. C4 was born from the Little Rock Christian athletic mission statement and the four core values that create the foundation for the Warrior athletic program. The program exists to be a "Christ-centered, character-based, competitive athletic program that produces committed athletes who have the opportunity to impact their teams, opponents and fans for Christ. The core of this philosophy rests on these four concepts.
Michael Dyer, former NFL Running Back, is a graduate.
For the 2012 to 2014 seasons, the Little Rock Christian Academy Warriors participate pd in the 5A-Central conference.
In 2012–13 school year, both the boys and girls cross country teams won the 5A state championship.