Sapere Aude - Dare to Think
Dare to Think at Austin ISD’s academic magnet high school, the
Liberal Arts and Science Academy.
Applications for 2026-2027 School Year Are now open.
Deadline: January 30, 2026
You must reside within the Austin ISD boundaries in order to apply to LASA High School for the 2026-27 school year.
For families who own their home, the homestead exemption is one of the factors used to determine primary residency.
Imagine the Possibilities at LASA
#1 Best College Prep Public High School in Texas
Right here in Austin.
With free transportation
LASA by the Numbers
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#3 in Best Public High Texas
-Niche
#36
36 of 17,908 Best High Schools in the Nation
-U.S.News and World Report
94
94 College Board National Recognition Program Scholars
100%
100% of 2025 seniors accepted to 4-year universities
126
126 LASA seniors received National Merit recognition (2025)
$36M
$36 Million Awarded in merit-based college scholarships for 2025 graduates
Experience LASA
LASA students get the comprehensive high school experience while being challenged and inspired.
Below are several videos showing some of the highlights and interesting activities available should you decide to attend LASA (the Liberal Arts and Science Academy in Austin ISD).
Come join us!
Lip Dubs: A LASA Tradition
Every couple of years, the LASA student body puts together a Lip Dub. Check them out!
The LASA Lip Dub 2025 from LASA Film on Vimeo.
Shake Me Down by Cage the Elephant (transcript)