The LASA Experience

Sapere Aude - Dare to Think

Dare to Think at Austin ISD’s academic magnet high school, the
Liberal Arts and Science Academy.

Applications for 2025-2026 School Year Will open November 6, 2024

Deadline: February 4, 2025

You must reside within the Austin ISD boundaries in order to apply to LASA High School for the 2024-25 school year.
For families who own their home, the homestead exemption is used to determine primary residency.

Apply to LASA

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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#1 in Best Public High School in Travis County

-Niche

#32

32 of 17,680 Best High Schools in the Nation

-U.S.News and World Report

33

33 College Board National Recognition Program Scholars

100%

100% of 2022 seniors accepted to 4-year universities

99

99 LASA seniors received National Merit recognition (2023)

$36M

$36 Million Awarded in merit-based college scholarships for 2023 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 2023 from LASA Film on Vimeo.

Let's Go Crazy by Prince (transcript)

 

2021

Dreams by Beck (transcript)

2019

Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra (transcript)

2017

All These Things that I've Done by The Killers (transcript)

2015

Don't You (Forget About Me) by Simple Minds (transcript)

2013

Under Pressure by Queen (transcript)