School Overview
The LSU Laboratory School, often referred to as "University High" or "U-High," is a K-12 public laboratory school located on the campus of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. As a unit of the LSU College of Human Sciences & Education, the school serves a dual purpose: it functions as a high-performing educational environment for students while simultaneously acting as a hub for research, teacher training, and the development of innovative educational practices. Because of its affiliation with the university, the school frequently hosts student teachers and faculty researchers who work to integrate evidence-based teaching strategies directly into the classroom curriculum.

Academically, U-High is recognized for its rigorous college-preparatory curriculum and consistently high performance ratings. The school maintains a unique demographic profile and selective admission process, operating with a focus on creating a diverse student body that mirrors the state of Louisiana. Beyond academics, students benefit from the vast resources of the LSU campus, ranging from advanced laboratory facilities to athletic and cultural opportunities. This environment fosters a collegiate atmosphere, preparing students for higher education while providing a "living laboratory" that contributes significantly to the advancement of K-12 pedagogical standards across the state.
1,497
Total Students
124.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
3.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LSU Laboratory School
Demographic Student Count
White1,159
Hispanic46
Black190
Asian54
Two or More46
American Indian2
  • White
    1,159 (77.4 %)
  • Black
    190 (12.7 %)
  • Asian
    54 (3.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    46 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    46 (3.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: LSU Laboratory School
Phone: (225)578-3221
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 124.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 41
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 106
Grade 1 109
Grade 2 111
Grade 3 109
Grade 4 113
Grade 5 110
Grade 6 123
Grade 7 122
Grade 8 125
Grade 9 125
Grade 10 118
Grade 11 118
Grade 12 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LSU Laboratory School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten106
Grade 1109
Grade 2111
Grade 3109
Grade 4113
Grade 5110
Grade 6123
Grade 7122
Grade 8125
Grade 9125
Grade 10118
Grade 11118
Grade 12108
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LSU Laboratory School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female74149.5%
Male75650.5%
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