The Academies of Central Arkansas

College Ready. Career Ready.

Pulaski County Educational Initiative with Ford NGL and the Jacksonville North Pulaski, North Little Rock, and Pulaski County Special School Districts

Students and Parents

Learn how Academies improve student success.

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Teachers

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Business Partners

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New Release: Academies of Central Arkansas Annual Report - 2026

Celebrating Four Years of Impact:

  • 151 business and community partnerships in place
  • 30,000+ hours of partner engagement with our scholars
  • $2.12 million in equipment and funding contributed to Academies
  • 5,246 college credits earned
  • 5,803 industry certifications earned
  • 1,637 internships completed
  • 736 job shadows
  • 3,442 industry tours
  • 2,472 AP exams with scores of 3 or higher

 

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Portrait of a Graduate

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.

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Transforming our Public High Schools

Take a look at how Academies of Central Arkansas are elevating our public high schools in the Jacksonville North Pulaski, North Little Rock, and Pulaski County Special School Districts.

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