[3] [4] A community group that included Jim Blaha, Winona Estes, Maryrose Gondeck, Keith Johnson, Leisa Irwin, Paula Manor, Anne Mikkelson and Griff Wigley founded Northfield School of Arts and Technology in 2001, with the purpose of creating a project-based learning environment similar to New Country School in Henderson.

In 2018 a student lead Eagle Scout Service Project built a picnic shelter in Arcadia's backyard which is now used for lunch and as a studying area.

High school students receive a desk in their advisory that they may decorate and use as their personal space to work on homework and projects.

Middle School students are required to take "CORE" classes that include • Art • Social studies • Math • Language • Science.

Some required high school classes at Arcadia include • Geometry • Algebra 2 • Basic Composition • Intro to Literature • U.S. History • World History • Intro to Art In 11th Grade, students must complete a Junior Project, where they will learn how to look for a residence, how to create a budget, and how credit and a credit score works.

[5][failed verification] Arcadia Charter School is currently directed (a "director" is similar to a traditional principal) by Laura Stelter.

It is run through a 3 quarter long seminar that includes growing seedlings, writing a newsletter, and operating the greenhouse.

Some ideas they have for accomplishing these tasks are installing a Wind turbine, taking out light fixtures, and collecting runoff water.