LSMSA, located adjacent to the Northwestern State University campus, is a National Blue Ribbon School which, in 2023, 2024, and 2026-2027, was rated No. 1 for Best Public High School Teachers in Louisiana, and in 2026-2027 was voted Best High School for STEM in Louisiana, according to Niche.com, and was named a Worlds Leading Boarding School by Fortune Magazine in 2023. To qualify for a Maintenance Repairer 2 with the state, applicants must generally meet one of the following criteria: Experience/Training: Two (2) years of experience or training in building construction trades, building constructions trades, building maintenance, mechanical equipment repair, or park/ground maintenance.