ABOUT ULS

Mission Statement

“Total Effort in Every Endeavor”

The University Laboratory School community aspires towards total effort in every endeavor for maximum student achievement through the development, implementation, and demonstration of exemplary programs and instructional practices.

Founded in 1915 as the University Demonstration School for the LSU College of Education, University Laboratory School receives operating funds from the state through the Minimum Foundation Program, philanthropic support through the ULS Foundation, as well as tuition. 

The Laboratory School utilizes five key functions in pursuit of its mission:

1.  Provides an exemplary education for its students
2.  Demonstrates a model educational environment
3.  Serves as a center for educational innovation and research
4.  Provides professional development opportunities for the state’s educators
5.  Offers clinical teaching experiences for preservice teachers

Vision Statement

To maximize potential for student achievement, the LSU Laboratory School aspires to represent the highest standards of effective instructional delivery and assessment and serve as a demonstration school in the Greater Baton Rouge area, the State of Louisiana, and throughout the nation and world. Furthermore, LSU Laboratory School seeks to offer a unique environment conducive to academic research and professional development outreach to other school systems and pre-service teachers.

Values

The LSU Laboratory School values opportunities for all students and community members to continue to grow and learn through the

• implementation of exemplary, research based teaching practices.
• provision of a safe environment that promotes teaching and learning.
• provision of a rigorous curriculum rich in the liberal arts and sciences.
• promotion of a diverse community of learners and teaching professionals.

• College preparatory independent school system serving grades K - 12
• Enrollment: 1458 (High School - 452)
• 97% of ULS graduates attend four-year colleges
• Accreditations and Certifications: University Laboratory School is Cognia (formerly AdvancED) accredited, Cognia STEM certified, and accredited by the Louisiana Department of Education.

University Laboratory School is one of the six schools operated under the auspices of the Louisiana State University College of Human Sciences and Education. This coeducational school exists as an independent system to provide training opportunities for pre- and in-service teachers and to serve as a demonstration and educational research center. Since the school is part of the LSU system, students are required to pay tuition. The school is located on the main campus of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana with a population of over 600,000.

University Laboratory School prides itself on the rigorous academic environment that facilitates student achievement and has been recognized as a school of Academic Distinction.

University Laboratory elementary and middle school students exceed the state average scores in English/Language Arts, math, science, and social studies as measured by the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program.

Grades 3, 6 and 7 average 30 percent higher than the national average score on the iLEAP. 

The majority of instructors at University Laboratory School have master’s degrees or doctorates, hold certificates in their fields of expertise, and many are National Board certified and certified student teacher supervisors. Associate teachers are additional elementary level classroom teachers who hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree in education and support daily instruction and assist in providing extension, enrichment, remediation and intervention opportunities for students.

Many ULS instructors have received top local and national awards and honors, including the Presidential Teaching Awards in Math and Science and Louisiana Teacher of the Year.

Our talented, caring group of teachers ensure students achieve personal success, develop strong moral character, and become dynamic citizens through innovative learning experiences. They are proficient in the use of technology in the classrooms and actively participate in professional organizations, attend and present at educational workshops, conferences and seminars and work collaboratively with other schools to improve educational opportunities for all students. The faculty, staff and administration, with the help of associate teachers, student teachers, and service workers, create a model educational environment that serves as a center for educational innovation and research worthy of observation by visitors, student observers (from the College of Human Sciences and Education) and other schools.