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Beyond the Classroom: A Home for the Curious
Welcome to the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA), a unique residential community designed for the state's most motivated high school students.
For over 40 years, we have served as a premier "home away from home" for high-achieving sophomores, juniors, and seniors from every corner of Louisiana. Our mission goes beyond traditional education; we offer a tuition-free, college-level living and learning environment where intellectual curiosity is celebrated and academic rigor is matched by a supportive, diverse community.
Whether you are a burgeoning mathematician, a dedicated scientist, or a visionary artist, LSMSA provides the specialized faculty, university-style facilities, and peer network necessary to transform your potential into a lifetime of excellence.
Our Mission:
The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts, a preeminent state-supported residential high school with competitive admissions for high-achieving, highly-motivated students, fosters in young scholars lifelong growth toward reaching individual potentials and finding places of work and service in a global society through the examination and exchange of ideas in a community of learners.
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LSMSA Executive Director Dr. Jason Anderson
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Welcome from the Executive Director
Read More“Don’t join an easy crowd; you won’t grow. Go where the expectations and the demands to perform are high.” - Jim Rohn
Those words reflect the spirit and mindset of LSMSA. Every day, I have the privilege of witnessing students embrace their curiosity, challenge conventional thinking, and discover talents they never knew they possessed. It is a journey of growth, innovation, and self-discovery, and I am honored to welcome you to “the nest.” -
Executive Director Bio
Read MoreDr. Jason C. Anderson serves as Executive Director of the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA), Louisiana's premier residential high school for high-achieving students. A dedicated educator and academic leader, Dr. Anderson has spent more than fifteen years serving LSMSA in a variety of capacities, including faculty member, faculty representative to the Board of Directors, Director of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer, and now Executive Director.
School Crest:
The LSMSA crest is rich with symbolism, weaving together the school’s core values and identity. At its summit is the head of an eagle, the school’s mascot, representing bravery, alertness, and a noble nature. The central shield signifies strength and protection, framed by laurel leaves that stand for triumph and academic achievement. These symbols are brought to life in the school colors: blue, representing truth and loyalty, and gold, signifying elevated thinking and a generous spirit.
The motto on the crest is a gold ribbon displaying the word, Praecellemus (We shall excel). When students selected the school motto in the spring of 1984, they were drawn to the power of "we." This first-person plural emphasizes that while achievement is deeply personal, it is best realized through the unity and "togetherness" of the school's unique living and learning environment.
The LSMSA crest is rich with symbolism, weaving together the school’s core values and identity. At its summit is the head of an eagle, the school’s mascot, representing bravery, alertness, and a noble nature. The central shield signifies strength and protection, framed by laurel leaves that stand for triumph and academic achievement. These symbols are brought to life in the school colors: blue, representing truth and loyalty, and gold, signifying elevated thinking and a generous spirit.
The three symbols used on the shield represent the three major disciplines in the name of the school:
- Pi - used as a symbol for mathematics
- Atomic Symbol - used to represent the sciences
- Lyre & Drama Mask - used to symbolize the arts
The motto on the crest is a gold ribbon displaying the word, Praecellemus (We shall excel). When students selected the school motto in the spring of 1984, they were drawn to the power of "we." This first-person plural emphasizes that while achievement is deeply personal, it is best realized through the unity and "togetherness" of the school's unique living and learning environment.
The banner on the crest displays the name of the school and the founding date of 1983.
LSMSA Alma Mater
Music by: Dr. Kenneth Olson, Faculty Emeritus, Languages
Music by: Dr. Kenneth Olson, Faculty Emeritus, Languages
Lyrics by: Angela Durden-Duncil, Class of 1996
With futures born of visions broad
And values from our homes endowed,
Diverse and many, we became,
And values from our homes endowed,
Diverse and many, we became,
United in your noble name.
Exalted, honored far and wide,
Those selected, tested, tried.
As eagles soaring strong and true,
As eagles soaring strong and true,
Over you, Louisiana School.
Dreams discovered, spirits high,
As up above the eagles fly.
Challenged, undaunted, and standing tall.
Challenged, undaunted, and standing tall.
We rise and conquer, give our all.
Within your walls our strengths are found,
Where heart and mind are bound.
As eagles soaring proudly rule,
As eagles soaring proudly rule,
Over you, Louisiana School.
Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) is the preeminent state-supported residential high school with competitive admissions for Louisiana's high-achieving, highly-motivated sophomores, juniors, and seniors. As a public school, there is no tuition to attend, and assistance from the LSMSA Foundation ensures the program is available to all qualifying students regardless of family financial need.
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