LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR MATH SCIENCE & THE ARTS
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts is a public high school that is part of the Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts school district, located in Natchitoches, LA with about 349 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 37 teachers, Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) is a state-supported, tuition-free residential public high school located in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Serving high-achieving 10th through 12th-grade students from across the state, the school functions as a specialized center for excellence, offering a rigorous, college-level curriculum. Because it is a residential program, students live on campus in a collegiate environment that fosters academic curiosity, personal independence, and a sense of community among a diverse group of peers who share a passion for learning.
The academic experience at LSMSA is modeled after a university setting, allowing students to study under faculty members who frequently hold Ph.D.s or advanced degrees in their respective fields. Beyond core mathematics and science subjects, the school provides an extensive array of courses in the humanities, arts, and languages, encouraging students to develop a well-rounded intellectual foundation. By emphasizing critical thinking, creative expression, and interdisciplinary study, the school prepares its graduates to thrive in competitive higher education institutions and future careers in a wide range of professional fields.
For more information, contact Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts at (318) 357-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Natchitoches, LA 71457-9990
(318) 357-2500
LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR MATH SCIENCE & THE ARTS is a public school in Natchitoches, LA with about 349 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- Total Students:
- 349
- Teachers:
- 37
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 349 students
- White
- 68.2%
- Black or African American
- 12.6%
- Asian
- 10.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 3.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 60.5%
- Male
- 39.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.