JACKSONVILLE LIGHTHOUSE HIGH SCHOOL

251 N. FIRST STREET
JACKSONVILLE, AR 72076

www.arlcs.org

Charter School 60 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

College Prep Academy, located at 251 N. First St. in Jacksonville, Arkansas, is an educational institution operating under the Lighthouse Academies network. The school is designed to provide a rigorous, college-focused curriculum aimed at preparing students for academic success in higher education. By emphasizing structured learning environments and high standards, the academy seeks to equip its students with the critical thinking and foundational skills necessary to thrive in competitive collegiate settings.

The school is part of a broader educational model that typically prioritizes character development alongside academic achievement. Through its affiliation with the Lighthouse Academies network, College Prep Academy focuses on closing the achievement gap for students in its community, offering a college-preparatory experience that is often tailored to foster both personal responsibility and long-term academic growth. Prospective families can learn more about their specific mission, enrollment processes, and curriculum details by visiting their official website.

Total Students

5.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JACKSONVILLE LIGHTHOUSE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Black	52
Two or More	2

Black
52 (86.7%)
White
6 (10.0%)
Two or More
2 (3.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ARKANSAS LIGHTHOUSE CHARTER SCHOOLS
Phone:	(501)985-1228
Website:	http://www.arlcs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 21

Grade 10 17

Grade 11 11

Grade 12 11