Serving 272 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts's student population of 272 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
School Motto
Praecellemus
School Rankings
The diversity score of Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
American Indian
3%
n/a
Showing 2014–2024. View full 31-year historical data
Asian
14%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
9%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
72%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
61%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 82.6%.
How many students attend Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts?
272 students attend Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
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 13:1.
What grades does Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts offer ?
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
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 10/10/2025
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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