Serving 275 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 ≥90% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). 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 7:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Math Proficiency: ≥90%
- 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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts's student population of 275 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥90%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
10%
41%
White
72%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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 83%.
How many students attend Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts?
275 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, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 7:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts offer ?
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts offers enrollment in grades 10-12
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 10/25/2021
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.
Review Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
