Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts

Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts
715 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
275 Students
High School 10th - 12th
School Overview
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.
275
Total Students
41.1
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    197 (71.6 %)
  • Asian
    31 (11.3 %)
  • Black
    26 (9.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (5.1 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts
Phone: (318)357-2500
Grade Range: 10th - 12th
Total Students: 275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 10 67
Grade 11 101
Grade 12 107
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Natchitoches Central High School
Natchitoches Parish
1,245 Students
6513 Hwy. 1 South Bypass
Natchitoches, LA 71457 (0.9 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th