Serving 316 students in grades 10-12, Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts's student population of 316 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 1237 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
9%
42%
White
73%
43%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts's ranking?
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts is ranked #146 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts?
The graduation rate of Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts?
316 students attend Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts?
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts offer ?
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts part of?
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts is part of Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts School District.
School Reviews
2 10/25/2021
We have been very disappointed in the lack of engagement and lack of effective teaching by many of the faculty. The administration is unresponsive to concerns and unwilling to reconsider the school''s methods. Students are essentially made to teach themselves and each other. The success of LSMSA lies in its students, not the teachers or administrators. Many faculty and Academic dean seem more concerned with school scores and ranking than the students'' well-being. Students are pushed to the brink of physical exhaustion doing unnecessarily large amounts of homework and self-taught coursework and many students'' mental health is suffering as well. Rather than engaging students and allowing them to expand their minds, they are methodically regurgitating information and moving through the workload at a grueling pace that does nothing to truly enhance their education. LSMSA could be a beacon in Louisiana''s educational system if only the school actually cared about the students rather than ACT scores or other accolades.
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