LSMSA RISE

LSMSA Rigor, Innovation, Scholarship, and Enrichment (RISE) program gives motivated students a chance to explore their academic and artistic passions, while building a strong foundation for high school and beyond. 

Eligibility:
LSMSA RISE candidates are current 6th - 9th grade students in Louisiana who have met any one of the following criteria:
• scoring Advanced on at least one LEAP test in the previous year, OR
• being identified as gifted/talented by their school district, OR
• earning a GPA of 3.7 or higher for the two previous consecutive years, OR
• being recommended by a teacher or guidance counselor or other educator, OR
• scoring above the national average on the ACT, PreACT, or SAT. (19 or 1050, respectively)

Opportunities:
Students in the LSMSA RISE program are invited to participate in free academic enrichment opportunities offered by members of the LSMSA faculty and staff, recently ranked the number one public high school faculty in the nation.

These opportunities include participation in events such as:
• LSMSA's McGrath Middle School Math Competition,
• Science Saturday at LSMSA,
• Young Artists Day at LSMSA,
• Priority registration for Summer@LSMSA summer camp,
• ACT prep sessions,
• and other on campus, regional, and/or virtual academic enrichment events.

Additionally, students who participate in and score exceptionally well on above-level ACT or SAT testing during their 8th grade year will be recognized in an 8th grade LSMSA RISE Scholars Recognition Ceremony.

Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 school year.