For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,997 students in Opelousas, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Opelousas, LA are Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, Northwest High School and Js Clark Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Opelousas, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Opelousas have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Opelousas, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Js Clark Leadership Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Opelousas, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 E Leo Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Gr: 7-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Northwest High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3746 Hwy. 104
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 543-2255
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 543-2255
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1517 Stateman Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Gr: K-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #44.
Opelousas Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1014 Judson Walsh Drive
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-5634
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-5634
Gr: 9-12 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Opelousas, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1218 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
308 West Martin Luther King Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
St. Landry Accelerated Transition School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
152 Violet Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Gr: 6-10 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
361 Burleigh Lane
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-3657
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-3657
Gr: PK
386 Todd Avenue
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 566-2275
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 566-2275
Gr: PK
9606 Highway 190 West
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 543-7087
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 543-7087
Gr: PK
6656 Highway 10
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 623-4715
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 623-4715
Gr: PK
4157 Highway 31
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 879-2237
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 879-2237
Gr: PK
910 Martin Luther King Dr.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-1829
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-1829
Gr: PK
1321 Saizan Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 585-6365
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 585-6365
Gr: PK
1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Opelousas, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Opelousas, LA include Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, Northwest High School and Js Clark Leadership Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Opelousas?
4 public high schools are located in Opelousas.
What is the racial composition of students in Opelousas?
Opelousas public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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