Excellent
#5 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 1% in state
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts
High School · Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts · Natchitoches, LA
A high school in Natchitoches, LA serving grades 10th – 12th.
715 University Parkway, Natchitoches, LA 71457
- Math 85% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 87% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 84%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2017, to 86% in 2025, across a 16-year record (2010–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,300/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Natchitoches), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,410
Median home value
$194,200
Median rent
$801/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
57.1%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,211 | Compare → |
| Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 4–12 | 1.3 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| St Marys Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Oasis of Love Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 51 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $36,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts is listed in Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts is a public high school in Natchitoches, LA, part of Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts, serving approximately 268 students in grades 10th-12th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts
What grades does Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts serve?
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts?
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts rank in LA?
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts ranks #5 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts a charter school?
No, Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts a Title I school?
No, Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts?
8.2% of students at Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Natchitoches Parish
- Phone
- (318) 357-2500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 71457)
- 25,485
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 33
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71457; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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