Liberal Arts and Science Academy
| Liberal Arts & Science Academy | |
|---|---|
LASA's location from 2007 to 2021 at LBJ Early College High School | |
| Address | |
1012 Arthur Stiles Road , 78721 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public Magnet |
| Motto | Sapere aude (Dare to think) |
| Established | 2007 |
| School district | Austin Independent School District |
| CEEB code | 440069 |
| Principal | Stacia Crescenzi |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,432 (SY 2022-23) |
| Color(s) | Navy & White (2020- ) Purple (2007-2020) |
| Mascot | Raptor |
| USNWR ranking | 32nd |
| Newspaper | The Liberator |
| Yearbook | Stetson |
| Website | lasa |
Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) is a selective public magnet high school in Austin, Texas, United States. Although LASA is open to all Austin residents and charges no tuition, competition for admission can be strong and is contingent on submission of an application, prior academic record, and the Cognitive Abilities Test. LASA is sometimes referred to as LASA High School.
LASA is often ranked as one of the best public schools in Texas, with a ranking of #4 by U.S. News & World Report in 2023. To apply to LASA, applicants must live inside Austin ISD boundaries.