The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts is a public residential high school located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, US on the campus of Northwestern State University. It is a member of the National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology.
Serving 268 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- 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 268 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1983
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
The diversity score of Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. 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
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
8%
41%
White
75%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
268 students attend Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
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 14:1.
What grades does Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts offer ?
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
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.
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