School Overview
The LSU Laboratory School, often referred to as "University High" or "U-High," is a K-12 public laboratory school located on the campus of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. As a unit of the LSU College of Human Sciences & Education, the school serves a dual purpose: it functions as a high-performing educational environment for students while simultaneously acting as a hub for research, teacher training, and the development of innovative educational practices. Because of its affiliation with the university, the school frequently hosts student teachers and faculty researchers who work to integrate evidence-based teaching strategies directly into the classroom curriculum.

Academically, U-High is recognized for its rigorous college-preparatory curriculum and consistently high performance ratings. The school maintains a unique demographic profile and selective admission process, operating with a focus on creating a diverse student body that mirrors the state of Louisiana. Beyond academics, students benefit from the vast resources of the LSU campus, ranging from advanced laboratory facilities to athletic and cultural opportunities. This environment fosters a collegiate atmosphere, preparing students for higher education while providing a "living laboratory" that contributes significantly to the advancement of K-12 pedagogical standards across the state.
1,463
Total Students
133.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
3.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LSU Laboratory School
Demographic Student Count
White1,046
Hispanic69
Black239
Asian43
Two or More64
American Indian2
  • White
    1,046 (71.5%)
  • Black
    239 (16.3%)
  • Hispanic
    69 (4.7%)
  • Two or More
    64 (4.4%)
  • Asian
    43 (2.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: LSU Laboratory School
Phone: (225)578-3221
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 133.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 41
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 104
Grade 1 108
Grade 2 107
Grade 3 106
Grade 4 105
Grade 5 109
Grade 6 117
Grade 7 119
Grade 8 118
Grade 9 119
Grade 10 113
Grade 11 117
Grade 12 121

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LSU Laboratory School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten104
Grade 1108
Grade 2107
Grade 3106
Grade 4105
Grade 5109
Grade 6117
Grade 7119
Grade 8118
Grade 9119
Grade 10113
Grade 11117
Grade 12121
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LSU Laboratory School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female71148.6%
Male75251.4%
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