Baptist Preparatory School

The Baptist Preparatory School is a private, independent college preparatory, preschool, elementary, and junior/senior high school in the Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. Founded in 1981, The Baptist Preparatory School via its Lower School and Upper School provide Christian-based education to more than 700 students annually in kindergarten through grade 12.The Baptist Preparatory SchoolThe Baptist Preparatory School serves as the private school that consists of the two campuses: Lower School - serves as the elementary school . Upper School - serves as the secondary school . The Baptist Preparatory School is accredited by the Arkansas Nonpublic School Accreditation Association and by the Association of Christian Schools International .AcademicsStudents complete regular courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit. Concurrent college credit courses are offered through John Brown University. Students must complete 26 credits (22 credits + 4 credits Bible) to graduate from Baptist Prep, which equates to the Arkansas Department of Education requirement of 22 credits for public school students. Three types of diplomas are offered: the Standard Diploma (26 credits), the College Preparatory Diploma (27 credits), and the Student of Distinction Diploma (28 credits).Extracurricular activitiesThe Baptist Preparatory School mascot and athletic emblem is the Eagle with navy blue, white, and red serving as the school colors.