Exalt Academy
Our Story
Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock prepares students from underserved communities for competitive colleges and advanced careers by ensuring mastery in core subjects and fostering key behaviors essential for success, citizenship, and leadership both within their communities and beyond.
Founded in 2014 with just 123 students in grades K-2, Exalt Academy has since grown into a thriving K-8 public charter school, now serving over 750 students. Our student body reflects a high-poverty demographic and includes the largest population of English Language Learners (ELL) in Arkansas, with over 72% qualifying for ELL services.
In recognition of our academic achievements, the University of Arkansas's Office for Education Policy recently named Exalt Academy the school with the highest academic growth in Pulaski County. While we await the most recent data from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, our internal assessments and NWEA national data indicate continued success.
Exalt’s academic approach is rooted in data-driven decision-making, using Explicit Instruction and Project-Based Learning, alongside an extended school day and year. Our positive behavior culture creates a safe learning environment where disruptions are minimized, and students thrive.
As we grow, Exalt Academy continues to expand its partnerships with local organizations to enhance opportunities for our students. We are committed to being the highest-quality public school option for families in Southwest Little Rock.
Founded in 2014 with just 123 students in grades K-2, Exalt Academy has since grown into a thriving K-8 public charter school, now serving over 750 students. Our student body reflects a high-poverty demographic and includes the largest population of English Language Learners (ELL) in Arkansas, with over 72% qualifying for ELL services.
In recognition of our academic achievements, the University of Arkansas's Office for Education Policy recently named Exalt Academy the school with the highest academic growth in Pulaski County. While we await the most recent data from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, our internal assessments and NWEA national data indicate continued success.
Exalt’s academic approach is rooted in data-driven decision-making, using Explicit Instruction and Project-Based Learning, alongside an extended school day and year. Our positive behavior culture creates a safe learning environment where disruptions are minimized, and students thrive.
As we grow, Exalt Academy continues to expand its partnerships with local organizations to enhance opportunities for our students. We are committed to being the highest-quality public school option for families in Southwest Little Rock.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock (EASW) is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment. We do not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in our services, programs, or activities based on race, color, national origin (in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964), sex (in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972), disability (in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), or age (in accordance with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1974). Furthermore, no one will be discriminated against based on creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, academic performance, language proficiency, or any other characteristic.
Política de No Discriminación
Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock (EASW) se compromete a un entorno inclusivo y equitativo. No discriminamos en la admisión, acceso, tratamiento o empleo en nuestros servicios, programas o actividades por raza, color, origen nacional (de acuerdo con el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964), sexo (de acuerdo con el Título IX de las Enmiendas de Educación de 1972), discapacidad (de acuerdo con la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973 y el Título II de la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades de 1990), o edad (de acuerdo con la Ley de Discriminación por Edad en el Empleo de 1974). Además, no se discriminará a ninguna persona por credo, etnia, orientación sexual, discapacidad física o mental, rendimiento académico, competencia lingüística o cualquier otra característica.
Principals' Messages
"Exalt Academy of Southwest is a great place to learn and grow academically. EASW has a caring dedicated staff who have a strong passion for teaching and love for children, all within a safe environment."
— Darryle K. Hinton, K-5 Principal
— Darryle K. Hinton, K-5 Principal
"Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock is a great place to learn because we provide a structured environment where all students can develop academic, social, and life skills during a critical period of growth."
— Jesse E. Wilson, 6-8 Principal
— Jesse E. Wilson, 6-8 Principal
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