New Orleans Guide to High School and Beyond 2018

LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR MATH, SCIENCE, AND ARTS
Public Independent | Grades: 10th - 12th
www.lsmsa.edu
MISSION STATEMENT: The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts, a preeminent state-supported
residential high school with competitive admissions for high-achieving, highly-motivated students,
fosters in young scholars lifelong growth toward reaching individual potentials and finding places of
work and service in a global society through the examination and exchange of ideas in a community
of learners.
715 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2503 or (800) 259-3173
School Leader: Steve Horton
Student Gender: COED
Average Class Size: 12
Hours of Operation: 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM
Curricular Focus: Science, Math, Art, Humanities
Religious Focus: N/A
Special Education Model: N/R
Guidance Counselor(s): 2
2017-2018 Enrollment: 349
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: All courses taught at the college level and AP tests offered in all subjects.
Dual/Concurrent College Enrollment: Centenary College, LSU at Alexandria, Louisiana Tech, McNeese,
Nicholls, Northwestern (Scholars’ College), Southeastern Louisiana, UL at Lafayette, UL at Monroe, Oglethorpe
University (GA)
NOCCA Participation: No.
Arts in Education: Dance, Instrumental Music, Voice, Theater, Visual Arts
Career and Technical Education: N/A
Transportation Services: Yes. Bus Transportation to and from home for a nominal fee; LSMSA staff transport
students to local appointments and social activities; eligible students may also earn limited driving privileges.
Uniforms Required: No.
Other School Programs/Features: Opportunities for enrolled students include: independent study and
research, graduation with distinction, hall of fame inclusion. Future Scientist Program, and the Artist in Training
Program. LSMSA also offers online classes through its virtual school to students across the state and a variety of
Humanities summer programs for students as young as 7th grade.
Extracurricular/After-School Activities: 65 active student organizations, intramural and interscholastic sports.
Team Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee; Students can also tryout at two local schools for
teams that LSMSA does not offer.
Other Campus Features: Art gallery and studios, black box theater, gym and fitness area, instrumental and
interscholastic sports.
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Complete 26 academic units.
ADMISSION INFORMATION
Requirements: Louisiana residents or those intending
to become residents. Eligible students must be at least
in 9th grade in order to begin the process. Acceptance
is determined based on a review of the student’s past
academic performance, overall character, motivation, and
perceived ability to successfully integrate into the LSMSA
community.
Tuition: N/A. Approximately $1400 for housing, food,
student activities and classes.
Financial Assistance: Fee waivers are available to
families who demonstrate financial need; flexible payment
options are available; not eligible students are turned away
for financial reasons.
Applications Due: While priority deadlines exist,
applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the
Fall and Spring semesters.
Application Process: Complete an application and
secure teacher recommendations online (www.lsmsa.edu);
submit LEAP and EOC test results and a mid-year transcript;
register for the ACT or SAT (using code 6351 on the testing
form to send results to LSMSA).
Admission Contact:
admissions@lsmsa.edu
EDUCATION DATA 2016-2017 2017-2018
School Performance Score (SPS), including letter grade 131.5 A 126.7 A
School Performance Growth Score, including letter grade N/A N/A 110.1 A
Avg. ACT Score 29.5 29.6
Avg. SAT Score N/C N/C
Avg. Student GPA 3.5 N/R
Graduation Rate >95% >95%
TOPS Eligible 100% 100%
Dropout Rate N/R N/R
FAFSA Completion Rate N/A 100%
DISCIPLINE RATES
In-School Suspension 0% 0%
Out-of-School Suspension 0% 0%
In-School Expulsion 0% 0%
Out-of-School Expulsion 0% 0%
PERCENTAGE ACCEPTED POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
Vocational/Trade School N/A N/A
Two-Year College N/A N/A
Public Four-Year College/University 100% 100%
Private Four-Year College/University 71% 81%
(318) 357-2503
86 N/A=information not available/does not apply. N/R=information not provided by the school. N/C=Not collected by the school.
*2019-2020 Career Pathway