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Opportunities Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 84 students in Opportunities Academy School District.
Public Schools in Opportunities Academy School District have a diversity score of 0.14, which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 0.65.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
1,332 Schools
# Students
84 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
11%
% Black
93%
41%
% White
2%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,619 is higher than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,238 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,619
$15,176
Spending / Student
$33,238
$14,514
Best Opportunities Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Opportunities Academy
Charter School
2625 Thalia St.
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 503-1421
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 503-1421
Gr: 12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Opportunities Academy School District?
Opportunities Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 84 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Opportunities Academy School District?
93% of Opportunities Academy School District students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Opportunities Academy School District?
Opportunities Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Opportunities Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,238 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
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