Mission and Vision
The Board has adopted a mission statement for the district; this mission statement was most recently ratified in October of 2000.
LRSD Mission:
"The mission of the Little Rock School District is to equip all students with the skills and knowledge to realize their aspirations, think critically and independently, learn continuously, and face the future as productive contributing citizens. This mission is accomplished through open access to a diverse, innovative and challenging curriculum in a secure environment with a staff dedicated to excellence and empowered with the trust and support of our community."
LRSD Vision:
Creating Excellence for Tomorrow
General Information
Exciting Projects
The state-of-the-art, 400,000 square-foot high school in southwest Little Rock — the district’s first new high school in 50 years — opened in 2020 to students zoned for McClellan and JA Fair. The 2,250-student campus includes an advanced 21st century learning environment and expanded career tech opportunities. LRSD's K-12 Ignite Digital Academy opens in 2021 for virtual learners.
Achieve Teams
Achieve Teams are a targeted, combined effort between school personnel, parents, special service staff and interventionists who work to provide additional support to students. We are also the state’s largest provider of public preschool programs.