The Academies of Central Arkansas

The final numbers are in, and you’ve got to check them out! Explore the impact this transformation is having on our scholars, our schools, and our communities! Highlights from our 2024-2025 report include:

• 11,847 hours of time, talent, and expertise contributed by our 94 academy business partners
• $486,873 in donations of equipment, supplies, and other necessary items to our schools from their academy partners
• Total in-kind contributions from academy partners exceeding $1.1M
• A 280% increase in the number of students earning an industry-recognized credential
• 1,245 AP Exams with a score of 3 or higher, a 37.8% increase from last school year
• 894 students participated in a paid internship, up 670% from last school year
• Students earned 3,058 college credits, while still enrolled in high school.

The Pulaski County community, through a series of visioning sessions, has identified traits the ideal graduate of the Academies of Central Arkansas would possess when they walk across the stage. All students will graduate with a personal resilience and awareness necessary for success in life after high school.

Take a look at how Academies of Central Arkansas are elevating all public high schools across Pulaski County.