Louisiana School for Math, Science & The Arts

Louisiana School for Math, Science & The Arts

Public High School | Grade 10-12
715 University Pky,  Natchitoches, LA
4.6
4.8
316 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Steve Horton
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
90%
Reading Proficiency
95%
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
95%
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A+
Administration
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
C
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Reading Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
90%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
650
Verbal
670
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
30
Reading
31
Science
28
AP Math Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
82:1

Student Diversity

Female
67.3%
Male
32.7%
White
71.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.3%
Black
9.5%
Hispanic
5.1%
Native American
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%
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School Rankings

#1 Best Public HS Teachers in Louisiana
#2 Best HS For Stem in Louisiana
#3 Best Magnet HS in Louisiana
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Louisiana State University 302 Students
Tulane University 191 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 186 Students
Louisiana Tech University 160 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 125 Students
Rice University 115 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 92 Students
Baylor University 91 Students
Vanderbilt University 73 Students
New York University 72 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 132 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 78 Students
Psychology 68 Students
Political Science and Government 58 Students
Business 50 Students
Computer Science 39 Students
Pre-Law Studies 37 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 37 Students
Engineering 36 Students
Chemistry 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 146 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/3/2023
The school is amazing because it gives you opportunities not normally available in Louisiana. The college level classes and collage environment prepares you for the real thing while offering a challenge to those who find normal high schools too easy.
5.0 Junior
7/18/2023
One of the best parts of my school is the opportunity for the students to form close bonds with their teachers. The school has small class sizes, so it's easier to get a more individualized learning experience. The worst part of my experience is just that some of the other students can suck, but that would be true no matter where you go. The only thing I would like to see change is for some of the other students to respect each other a bit more.
5.0 Junior
3/29/2023
So grateful for the opportunity to be a student here. I've grown so much socially and academically since attending LSMSA.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/6/2021
This is one of the best schools I've seen to date! Students want to be here and the education is excellent. Teachers are active and engaged with the students and challenge them. The way I describe this school is a state-wide, residential, public, magnet school. I have three graduates. They all enter...
5.0 student
6/5/2008
5.0 student
9/19/2007
4.0 student
9/19/2007

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