Prospective students and their families are invited to tour the campus, meet current students, faculty, and staff, and experience LSMSA's living-learning environment.
Established by the Louisiana State Legislature in 1983, LSMSA is the state's premier public boarding school, providing a tuition-free pre-college experience for academically motivated high school students from throughout Louisiana. On Exploration Day, visiting students will attend classes while parents learn more about LSMSA's unique educational model from various administrators.
"Exploration Day offers families a firsthand look at the remarkable opportunities available to students attending LSMSA," said Emily Shumate, Director of Enrollment Management and Outreach.
"By sitting in on classes and exploring our campus, prospective students get to experience our college-level curriculum and supportive residential community for themselves. We invite families to see what sets LSMSA apart and to witness the impact it can have on their student’s future."
Exploration Day is recommended for students who are currently in eighth grade or higher; younger siblings may attend; however, they must accompany their parents to all parent activities.
Registration is required and can be completed at www.LSMSA.edu/visit. For those unable to attend on November 9, registration is also open for the school’s following Exploration Days on February 15 and March 22, 2027.
This event comes as LSMSA celebrates its standing in the newly released 2027 Niche.com rankings, where its faculty was named #1 Best Public High School Teachers in America. Nationally, LSMSA was also ranked #26 of 904 Best Magnet High Schools, #53 of 20,664 Best Public High Schools, and maintained its overall grade of A+.