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Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools (ARLCS) is excited to share that the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas has recognized our schools for exceptional academic growth and achievement on the ATLAS assessments.

Jacksonville Lighthouse High School earned recognition as a school that’s “Beating the Odds” and achieved “Best Growth Scores Overall” both statewide and within the Central Arkansas region.

Jacksonville Lighthouse High School received distinctions for:

  • Beating the Odds Overall (Statewide and Regional)

  • Beating the Odds — Math

  • Beating the Odds — English Language Arts (ELA)

  • Best Growth Scores Overall (Statewide and Regional)

  • Best Growth Scores — English Language Arts (ELA)

These awards celebrate the incredible academic growth of ARLCS scholars and reflect our continued commitment to student success, perseverance, and improvement — no matter the challenges.

Adding to this momentum, Jacksonville Lighthouse High School has officially earned a C rating, showing measurable progress and the positive impact of our focused academic strategies and scholar-centered instruction.

“These awards prove what we already know — we’re moving UPWARD,” said LaShawnDa Noel, CEO and Superintendent. “Hard work, perseverance, and the unwavering dedication of our teachers make all the difference. Our scholars and staff continue to show that when passion meets purpose, growth and achievement follow.”