<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2022v5.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-05-15T15:49:30-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-06-30</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>710355269</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>LANDMARK PLC CPAS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>2003 SOUTH HORSEBARN ROAD SUITE 4</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>ROGERS</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>AR</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>72758</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2022-07-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>710832162</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>ARKA</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>4798782787</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1110 W POPLAR ST STE A</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>ROGERS</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>AR</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>72756</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>ALLISON ROBERTS</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>CEO</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>4796362272</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-05-15</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <SigningOfficerGrp>
      <PersonFullName>
        <PersonFirstNm>ALLISON</PersonFirstNm>
        <PersonLastNm>ROBERTS</PersonLastNm>
      </PersonFullName>
      <SSN>999009999</SSN>
    </SigningOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>0</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>JOHN D EVANS</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00736358</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>4796364461</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2024-05-15</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <AdditionalFilerInformation>
      <TrustedCustomerGrp>
        <TrustedCustomerCd>2</TrustedCustomerCd>
        <AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd>AAL1</AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd>
        <IdentityAssuranceLevelCd>IAL1</IdentityAssuranceLevelCd>
      </TrustedCustomerGrp>
    </AdditionalFilerInformation>
    <TaxYr>2022</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2023-04-26 12:10:37Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="6">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>ALLISON ROBERTS</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1110 W POPLAR ST STE A</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>ROGERS</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>AR</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>72756</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>11867753</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.BCSA.K12.AR.US</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2001</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>AR</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>THE OPERATION OF A TUITION-FREE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, SERVING GRADES K-12. THE SCHOOLS ACADEMIC PROGRAM IS INCORPORATED WITH AN INTEGRATION OF THE ARTS.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>7</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>7</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>165</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>60</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>193232</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>160346</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>11651962</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>11688526</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>403</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>18881</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>0</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>11845597</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>11867753</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>5421336</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>5748658</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>6171253</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>6021383</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>11592589</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>11770041</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>253008</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>97712</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>1636556</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>1761782</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>435408</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>462922</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>1201148</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>1298860</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>THE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A RIGOUROUS ACADEMIC PROGRAM WITH A PURPOSED INTEGRATION OF THE ARTS. CHALLENGING OUR STUDENTS ACADEMICALLY WHILE PROVIDING THEM WITH AN ARTS ENCHANCED CURRICULUM.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>11534409</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>11688526</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>APPROXIMANTELY 1220 STUDENTS ATTEND ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY. STUDENTS CONTINUE TO MEET OR EXCEED STATE STANDARD TESTING SCORES. STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHALLENGE THEMSELVES AND CONTINUE TO GROW IN THEIR ACADEMIC STUDIES. PARENTS AND TEACHERS WORK TOGETHER TO ASSIST STUDENTS ENROLLED IN AP CLASSES TO MEET THE DEMANDS AND COMPLETE THEM SUCCESSFULLY.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>11534409</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd>0</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040400001">1</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>0</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">1</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>50</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>165</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>7</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>7</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>0</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>0</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>0</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>AR</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <OwnWebsiteInd>X</OwnWebsiteInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE ORGANIZATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>4798782787</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>2005 S 12TH STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>ROGERS</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>AR</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>72758</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CARA RILEY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JEFF HUNNICUTT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MAURISSA ROBERTS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ADRIANNE WILLIAMS-MCGINNIS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>EMILY KAISER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CYNTHIA COCHRAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JENNA EVANS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ALLISON ROBERTS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CEO</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>125260</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>7104</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>125260</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>7104</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>1</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>OPPA FOOD MANAGEMENT INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>16041 SWINGLEY RIDGE RD SUITE 600</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>CHESTERFIELD</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>MO</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>63017</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>SUPPORT SERVICES</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>411735</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SSC SERVICE SOLUTIONS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>1225 E WEISGARBER STE 200</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>KNOXVILLE</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>TN</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>37950</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>SUPPORT SERVICES</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>309890</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>WIRED</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>11221 RICHARDSON DRIVE</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>NORTH LITTLE ROCK</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>AR</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>72113</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>SUPPORT SERVICES</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>267267</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>3</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>160346</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>160346</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>STATE FUNDS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>611110</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>9928839</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>9928839</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>FEDERAL FUNDS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>611110</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1573422</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>1573422</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>MEAL SALES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>611110</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>186265</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>186265</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>11688526</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>18881</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>18881</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>11867753</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>11688526</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>18881</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>127200</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>117024</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>10176</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <CompDisqualPersonsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5270601</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>5045145</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>225456</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </CompDisqualPersonsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>350857</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>350857</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1126901</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1126901</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <InterestGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1003908</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1003908</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </InterestGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL AND</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>2329430</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2329430</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PRINCIPAL RETIREMENT OF</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>720000</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>720000</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>FOOD</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>536400</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>536400</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>EQUIPMENT/VEHICLES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>294257</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>294257</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>10487</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>10487</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>11770041</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>11534409</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>235632</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1362478</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1515578</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>141429</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>160133</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>132649</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>86071</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1636556</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1761782</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>277355</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>304869</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>158053</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>158053</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>435408</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>462922</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind>X</OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind>
      <CapStkTrPrinCurrentFundsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>766423</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>798340</EOYAmt>
      </CapStkTrPrinCurrentFundsGrp>
      <PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp>
      <RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>434725</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>500520</EOYAmt>
      </RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1201148</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1298860</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1636556</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1761782</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>97712</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>
      <MethodOfAccountingOtherInd methodOfAccountingOtherDesc="MODIFIED ACCRUAL">X</MethodOfAccountingOtherInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd>X</ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>1</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd>1</FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <SchoolInd>X</SchoolInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>0</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>DUE TO STUDENT GROUPS</Desc>
        <Amt>158053</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>158053</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART X, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MANAGEMENT HAS ASSESSED THE TAX POSITIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND DETERMINED THAT NO POSITIONS EXIST THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleE documentId="RetDoc1040400001">
      <NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd>1</NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd>
      <PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd>1</PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd>
      <PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd>0</PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd>
      <MaintainRacialCompRecsInd>1</MaintainRacialCompRecsInd>
      <MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd>0</MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd>
      <MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd>1</MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd>
      <MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd>1</MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd>0</DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd>0</DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd>0</DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceSchsInd>0</DiscriminateRaceSchsInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd>0</DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd>0</DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd>0</DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd>0</DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd>
      <GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd>1</GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd>
      <GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd>0</GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd>
      <ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind>0</ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE SPECIFIC PUBLISHING REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS OF REVENUE PROCEDURE 75-50 BECAUSE IT OPERATES A FREE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 4</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AS IT OPERATES A FREE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>RECEIVES A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF FUNDING FROM FEDERAL AND STATE OF ARKANSAS GRANTS AND AWARDS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 7</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF REVENUE PROCEDURE 75-50 BECAUSE IT OPERATES A FREE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleE>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>A COPY OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROVIDES THE SCHOOL WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH THEY FOLLOW. EACH YEAR, THE SCHOOL REQUIRES ALL EMPLOYEES AND BOARD MEMBERS TO COMPLETE THIS FORM, DISCLOSING ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>AT INCEPTION, THE SCHOOL ESTABLISHED A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR VARIOUS EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS AT THE SCHOOL. THE SALARY SCHEDULE LISTS ANNUAL SALARY BY POSITION TYPE AND NUMBER OF YEARS OF SERVICE. EACH YEAR, EMPLOYEES ARE GIVEN RAISES BASED ON THIS SALARY SCHEDULE. THE SALARY SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MADE AVAILABLE VIA GUIDESTAR WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE SCHOOL MAKES VARIOUS DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING SALARY SCHEDULES, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES, AND SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUALS, AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 1:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED ITS METHOD OF ACCOUNTING FROM THE MODIFIED CASH BASIS TO THE REGULATORY BASIS OF ACCOUNTING ALLOWED UNDER ARKANSAS STATE LAW. THE REGULATORY BASIS OF ACCOUNTING USES THE MODIFIED ACCRUAL BASIS AND FUND ACCOUNTING. AS PART OF THE CHANGE THE ORGANIZATION NO LONGER REPORTS FIXED ASSETS AND DEBT ON ITS BALANCE SHEET.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART XI LINE 2C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD REVIEWS THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS EACH YEAR AT ONE OF ITS REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS. AFTER REVIEW, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="RetDoc1043400001">
      <IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp>
        <DisregardedEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BCCSO LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DisregardedEntityName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>2005 S 12TH STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>ROGERS</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>AR</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>72758</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>REAL ESTATE HOLDING</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>AR</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <EndOfYearAssetsAmt>25864832</EndOfYearAssetsAmt>
        <DirectControllingEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DirectControllingEntityName>
      </IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp>
      <IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
        <DisregardedEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DisregardedEntityName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1100 W POPLAR STREET STE A</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>ROGERS</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>AR</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>72756</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <EIN>471999872</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>AR</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <ExemptCodeSectionTxt>501(C)(3)</ExemptCodeSectionTxt>
        <PublicCharityStatusTxt>LINE 11</PublicCharityStatusTxt>
        <ControlledOrganizationInd>0</ControlledOrganizationInd>
      </IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>0</ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>
      <GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>0</GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>
      <GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>0</GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>0</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>0</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>
      <DivRelatedOrganizationInd>0</DivRelatedOrganizationInd>
      <AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>0</AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>0</AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetExchangeInd>0</AssetExchangeInd>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>
      <RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>
      <SharingOfFacilitiesInd>1</SharingOfFacilitiesInd>
      <PaidEmployeesSharingInd>0</PaidEmployeesSharingInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>0</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>0</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferToOtherOrgInd>0</TransferToOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferFromOtherOrgInd>0</TransferFromOtherOrgInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>
