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 272 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 ≥50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts's student population of 272 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1983
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Praecellemus
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 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
14%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
9%
42%
White
72%
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
14%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
272 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, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
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 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
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.
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