The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts announces that its faculty were named #1 Best Public High School Teachers in America by the 2027 Niche.com rankings. Nationally, LSMSA also ranked #26 of 904 Best Magnet High Schools and #53 of 20,664 Best Public High Schools. The school also maintained its overall A+ grade.
In Louisiana, LSMSA claimed the top spot in multiple categories:
#1 of 335 - Best Public High Schools in Louisiana
#1 of 321 - Best Public High School Teachers in Louisiana
#1 of 109 - Best High Schools for STEM in Louisiana
#1 of 13 - Best Magnet High Schools in Louisiana
“Every day, we ask our students to pursue excellence, embrace curiosity, and challenge themselves to grow,” said LSMSA Executive Director Dr. Jason Anderson. “They do so because they are surrounded by mentors who model those same values. This recognition is a reflection of that shared commitment.”
"We are exceedingly proud of our strong, college-level faculty at the Louisiana School. Their expertise is shared daily with our students: through instruction in the classroom, mentoring in office hours, volunteering to sponsor clubs, and many other opportunities,” said Director of Academic Affairs Dr. Jay Harrison.
Founded in 1983 as the state's preeminent residential high school for high-achieving students, LSMSA provides a tuition-free education to qualified Louisiana sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Through articulation agreements with 14 in-state universities, students have the opportunity to earn more than 70 general education credit hours during their time at LSMSA. Many students graduate with dual enrollment credit, and some earn an Associate of General Studies degree.
The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts is Louisiana's top state-supported residential high school, offering selective admissions for the state's high-achieving, highly motivated sophomores, juniors, and seniors. As a public school, there is no tuition, and support from the LSMSA Foundation ensures the program remains accessible to all qualified students regardless of financial need.