11. Liberal Arts & Science Academy (LASA)
This school in Austin, Texas, has an average SAT score of 1440 and an average ACT score of 32. It has a student enrollment of 1,016 in grades 9-12. The student-teacher ratio is 16:1. Proficiency in mathematics and reading is 99%. The average graduation rate is 90%. The Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) is a four-year urban, advanced academic magnet high school that recruits academically advanced students from middle schools in Austin. Admission is competitive and is based on factors such as test scores and teacher recommendations.
At LASA, the curriculum goes above and beyond district and state standards. Courses move more quickly, cover more material and are project-based. Course information is delivered seminar style with a discussion. LASA has signature courses that are collaborative in nature. Groups research, design, implement and present projects. LASA freshmen take Electronic Magazine and Science and Technology. The sophomores take Planet Earth and Great Ideas.