Student Life

The Residential Experience

“Our 37-year-old dream of a state-of-the-art Living Learning Commons for our students is finally a reality! It's incredible to have students back on campus from all over the state, and there’s nothing like seeing their reactions to this beautiful new building they now call home. This space is a labor of love by countless friends and employees of LSMSA, and we are grateful to everyone who's supported us in this journey."
 
Dr. Steven G. Horton | LSMSA Executive Director

A Living/Learning Community

All students live in our state-of-the-art residence hall, the Living Learning Commons, under the supervision of a professionally trained, full-time student services staff while engaging in and exploring extracurricular activities. 

The Student Life Advisors engage with students in a wide range of cultural, educational, leadership, recreational, social and wellness activities - encouraging students to make positive choices, build lasting friendships and search for a sense of balance between academic and personal growth. Our residential life staff also plans educational and social activities for students to relax and recharge from the rigors of academic life.

The 110,000 sq ft residence hall features modern living arrangements with one shared bathroom for every four residents.
In double occupancy rooms, housing is available for 360 male and female students within 10 independent hall "neighborhoods." The building has 4 stories and 3 towers.
The hall features a student lounge, covered porch, craft room, study rooms, a grand lobby, and on-site laundry facilities.
On-site health clinic with a full-time registered nurse and assistant.
Accessible wifi and internet service.
Rooms are furnished with two beds, desks, closets, and chairs.
24-hour front desk security and card reader access to the building and towers.
Demonstration kitchen with small dining area.
Outdoor firepit with seating and commemorative bricks whose purchases support the school.
"Living on campus gives you a sense of community that you can't find anywhere else. You have to see each other every day, so it's pretty easy to make lifelong friendships here. There's even a sense of community with the teachers; they are really understanding and have a close friendship with the students." 

Sunny Yusufiji ('22)
"I think living on campus is an exceptional thing. The sense of camaraderie is great, its just one big family who supports and loves you."
Garrett Parker ('22)
"I would say that living on campus is the most enriching part of LSMSA. Being able to spend time and make memories surrounded by interesting people has made my high school life unforgettable."
Johnathan Zarraga (‘21)
"I feel like I'm really at home while on campus. Anywhere I go there are nice students who are always up to talk."
Andrew Abshire ('21)

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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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