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Friendship Aspire Academy founder, Donald Hense

Our Founder, Donald Hense

Everyone Grows With Friendship

We provide a top-notch, tuition-free education... And we think your children deserve the best schools.


Friendship Aspire Academy has been ranked top 10 in the state!

Imagine a place where academic innovation & rigorous standards - are the standard...

Imagine a place where student potential - reaches maximum potential...

At Friendship Aspire Academy, you don't have to imagine!

Friendship Aspire Academy Arkansas started the 2018-2019 school year with a campus in Pine Bluff. Two additional schools will come on stream in 2019 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Friendship Aspire Academy is unlike any other school experience. It will be unlike any public school where you have previously been. Here's why!

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A Gifted Teaching Staff

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A Culture of Achievement

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Leaders Focused on Results

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Schools Structured for Success




Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff Elementary

At the November 10 State Board of Education meeting, the ADE recognized Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff as a bronze-level R.I.S.E. community. ADE recognized six partnerships statewide that demonstrated the benefit of school/community collaboration while building a strong culture of reading.

Friendship Aspire Academy Garland Elementary - Little Rock

Our Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Elementary campus was recognized as a school on the Move Toward Excellence by DESE. Schools on the Move Toward Excellence recognizes Arkansas schools that make significant progress on their Public School Ratings and ESSA School Index Reports.


Friendship Aspire Academy Arkansas Schools

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Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff Elementary

Pine Bluff, AR Elementary

Friendship Aaspire Academy Pine Bluff Elementary

3911 South Hazel Street Pine Bluff, AR 71603

Friendship Aspire Academy Garland Elementary - Little Rock

Garland Little Rock, AR Elementary

Friendship Aspire Academy Garland Elementary

3615 W. 25th St. Elementary School, Little Rock, AR 72204

Friendship Aspire Academy Middle School Little Rock

Middle School Little Rock, AR

Friendship Aspire Academy Middle School

3615 W. 25th St. Middle School, Little Rock, AR 72204

Friendship Aspire Academy Middle School Little Rock

Southeast Prep Pine Bluff, AR

Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Prep

Pine Bluff, AR



fun facts about FRIENDSHIP

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Named one of the best charter management organizations in the nation

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Students

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Schools nationwide

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College acceptance rate

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Seats open in August 2019

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Years in existence

Friendship's Calendar

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