Is Opelousas Senior High School a good school?

Opelousas Senior High School ranks in the bottom 17.4% of Louisiana high schools.

How many students attend Opelousas Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 840 students attended Opelousas Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Opelousas Senior High School?

Students at Opelousas Senior High School are 88% African American, 7% White, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Opelousas Senior High School?

Opelousas Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Northeast Elementary School Elementary : Park Vista Elementary School Middle : Creswell Middle School Middle : Opelousas Junior High School

Opelousas Senior High School

Summary:

Opelousas Senior High School is a public high school serving around 840 students in grades 9-12 in Opelousas, Louisiana, which is part of the St. Landry Parish school district. The school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 88% African American, consistently low academic performance, and a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Opelousas Senior High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Louisiana high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its performance on state assessments, such as LEAP exams, is significantly lower than the state and parish averages across various subjects and grade levels. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, which tend to have more diverse student populations and better academic outcomes. For example, the Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts, located just 1.78 miles away, stands out as a high-performing school with exceptional academic results and a more diverse student body.

The challenges faced by Opelousas Senior High School are further compounded by its high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70% to 77% over the past few years. This indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's performance has also declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 136th out of 297 Louisiana high schools in 2016-2017 to 275th out of 333 in 2023-2024. Targeted interventions and support are needed to address the unique needs of the school's student population and improve educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1014 Judson Walsh Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570

(337) 942-5634

District: St. Landry Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
275^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,495

Feeder schools for Opelousas Senior High School:

Elementary:	Northeast Elementary School
	Park Vista Elementary School
Middle:	Creswell Middle School
	Opelousas Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.8

Number of students: 840

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.2%

White:

7.1%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Opelousas Senior High School ranks worse than 82.6% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks last among 7 ranked high schools in the St. Landry Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.6. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (88.2%), White (7.1%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Opelousas Senior High School is 20.8, which is the highest among 9 high schools in the St. Landry Parish School District! (See more...)

Compare Opelousas Senior High School employs 40.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Opelousas Senior High School is $11,495. 5 high schools in the St. Landry Parish School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Opelousas Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Opelousas Senior High School 275^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Opelousas Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

St. Landry Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Landry Parish 47^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Opelousas Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Opelousas Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	59.43	133^rd	290	54.1%
2008	44.26	180^th	291	38.1%
2009	49.01	172^nd	301	42.9%
2010	45.50	195^th	297	34.3%
2011	35.61	236^th	300	21.3%
2012	45.74	206^th	310	33.5%
2013	46.86	208^th	312	33.3%
2014	41.47	227^th	309	26.5%
2015	48.02	202^nd	312	35.3%
2016	40.97	220^th	297	25.9%
2017	62.06	136^th	297	54.2%
2018	35.63	210^th	302	30.5%
2019	36.35	211^th	313	32.6%
2021	17.06	263^rd	322	18.3%
2022	9.29	291^st	326	10.7%
2023	13.68	271^st	321	15.6%
2024	16.60	275^th	333	17.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Opelousas Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.61	120^th	135	11.1%
2024	10.22	160^th	165	3.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Opelousas Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	36.62	199^th	301	33.9%
2021	20.41	235^th	285	17.5%
2022	10.78	294^th	322	8.7%
2023	16.30	267^th	321	16.8%
2024	21.38	262^nd	328	20.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Opelousas Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	37.36	201^st	292	31.2%
2021	17.47	242^nd	288	16.0%
2022	11.44	276^th	311	11.3%
2023	15.46	266^th	308	13.6%
2024	15.13	266^th	308	13.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Opelousas Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	34.38	196^th	291	32.6%
2021	10.26	261^st	292	10.6%
2022	9.94	272^nd	301	9.6%
2023	15.96	254^th	306	17.0%
2024	22.87	248^th	315	21.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Opelousas Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	47.55	114^th	233	51.1%
2021	28.68	174^th	243	28.4%
2022	19.54	215^th	256	16.0%
2023	24.10	195^th	252	22.6%
2024	29.60	181^st	260	30.4%

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Rank History for White students at Opelousas Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	65.42	77^th	249	69.1%
2021	44.25	145^th	245	40.8%
2022	25.18	204^th	250	18.4%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Opelousas Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1007	1007
1990	224	578	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	806
1991	196	555	7	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	765
1992	168	596	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	769
1993	173	582	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	765
1994	178	567	7	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	763
1995	291	878	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1179
1996	291	878	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1179
1997	304	910	10	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1225
1998	274	943	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1224
1999	313	984	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	1306
2000	313	952	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	1274
2001	320	865	6	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1198
2002	299	896	6	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1211
2003	299	896	6	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1211
2004	298	888	5	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	1197
2005	269	821	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	1099
2006	273	802	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1084
2007	229	737	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	974
2008	189	682	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	878
2009	161	682	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	855
2010	147	578	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	734
2011	143	548	4	3	5	0	2	0	705
2012	134	594	6	2	3	0	2	0	741
2013	151	582	12	4	4	0	2	0	755
2014	158	678	19	3	6	0	3	0	867
2015	125	656	17	4	2	0	4	0	808
2016	132	613	13	9	2	0	3	0	772
2017	133	581	12	10	0	0	2	0	738
2018	112	628	8	15	2	0	0	0	765
2019	106	648	6	17	1	0	3	0	781
2020	80	707	9	9	1	0	1	0	807
2021	69	747	12	7	2	0	2	0	839
2022	72	711	10	12	2	0	2	0	809
2023	60	741	7	23	6	0	3	0	840

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Opelousas Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1007	54.0	18.6	49.1
1990	806	50.0	16.1	57.9
1991	765	44.0	17.3	53.7
1992	769	44.0	17.4	56.3
1993	765	41.0	18.7	54.6
1994	763	51.0	15.0	66.8
1995	1179	63.0	18.7	65.7
1996	1179	63.0	18.7	65.7
1997	1225	65.0	18.8	59.5
1998	1224	66.1	18.5	64.1
1999	1306	69.7	18.7	71.4
2000	1274	73.9	17.2	77
2001	1198	68.0	17.6	62.1
2002	1211	73.0	16.6	75.5
2003	1211	73.0	16.6	75.5
2004	1197	74.6	16.0	70.7
2005	1099	71.2	15.4	67.9
2006	1084	69.0	15.7	62.4
2007	974	70.2	13.9	76.5
2008	878	71.3	12.3	74.4
2009	855	69.8	12.2	70.1
2010	734	61.2	11.9	69.1
2011	705	58.0	12.1	78.4
2012	741	56.9	13.0	69.2
2013	755	53.2	14.1	69.3
2014	867	46.8	18.4	69.9
2015	808	7.0	115.4	72.4
2016	772	4.0	193.0	68.4
2017	738	45.4	16.2	76.7
2018	765	46.3	16.4	51
2019	781	40.0	19.5	57.7
2020	807	46.0	17.5	66
2021	839	47.0	17.8	70.4
2022	809	40.0	20.2	73.2
2023	840	40.3	20.8	77.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Opelousas Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1007	54.0	18.6	49.1
1990	806	50.0	16.1	57.9
1991	765	44.0	17.3	53.7
1992	769	44.0	17.4	56.3
1993	765	41.0	18.7	54.6
1994	763	51.0	15.0	66.8
1995	1179	63.0	18.7	65.7
1996	1179	63.0	18.7	65.7
1997	1225	65.0	18.8	59.5
1998	1224	66.1	18.5	64.1
1999	1306	69.7	18.7	71.4
2000	1274	73.9	17.2	77
2001	1198	68.0	17.6	62.1
2002	1211	73.0	16.6	75.5
2003	1211	73.0	16.6	75.5
2004	1197	74.6	16.0	70.7
2005	1099	71.2	15.4	67.9
2006	1084	69.0	15.7	62.4
2007	974	70.2	13.9	76.5
2008	878	71.3	12.3	74.4
2009	855	69.8	12.2	70.1
2010	734	61.2	11.9	69.1
2011	705	58.0	12.1	78.4
2012	741	56.9	13.0	69.2
2013	755	53.2	14.1	69.3
2014	867	46.8	18.4	69.9
2015	808	7.0	115.4	72.4
2016	772	4.0	193.0	68.4
2017	738	45.4	16.2	76.7
2018	765	46.3	16.4	51
2019	781	40.0	19.5	57.7
2020	807	46.0	17.5	66
2021	839	47.0	17.8	70.4
2022	809	40.0	20.2	73.2
2023	840	40.3	20.8	77.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Opelousas Senior High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,956
2018	$9,448
2019	$9,237
2020	$10,160
2021	$11,024
2022	$11,495

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Opelousas Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 211^th of 313 High schools	Ranks 271^st of 321 High schools	17%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Opelousas Senior High School)	64	40	24%
End of Course Algebra I (St. Landry Parish)	69	58	11%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course English II (Opelousas Senior High School)	55	45	10%
End of Course English II (St. Landry Parish)	62	61	1%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Opelousas Senior High School)	46	22	24%
End of Course U.S. History (St. Landry Parish)	60	41	19%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	54	5%
End of Course English I (Opelousas Senior High School)	68	48	20%
End of Course English I (St. Landry Parish)	74	67	7%
End of Course English I (Louisiana)	71	67	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	781	840	7.6%
African American	648	741	14.4%
American Indian	1	6	500%
Asian	6	7	16.7%
Hispanic	17	23	35.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	106	60	43.4%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.7%	77.4%	19.6%

Schools Near Opelousas Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)			LEAP English Language Arts (2024)			LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP Geometry (2024)	LEAP English II (2024)	LEAP U.S. History (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	LEAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Opelousas Senior High School	Public	9-12	1014 Judson Walsh Drive	Opelousas	70570	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 942-5634	840	40	20.8	77.4%	60 (7.1%)	741 (88.2%)	23 (2.7%)	7 (0.8%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	16.6	275^th of 333 public high schools	17.4%		13.7	271^st of 321 public high schools	15.6%	4							33.0	26.0	47.0		52.0	40.0	$11,495
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts	Public	7-12	1100 E Leo Street	Opelousas	70570	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 942-6195	258	22	11.7	51.9%	106 (41.1%)	136 (52.7%)	9 (3.5%)	6 (2.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92.7	11^th of 333 public high schools	96.7%		93.7	4^th of 321 public high schools	98.8%	7		92.0	88.0	92.0	100.0			94.0		90.0	89.0	95.0	$16,795
Washington Career & Technical Education Center	Public	9-12	605 Buhot Street	Washington	70589	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 826-7360	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Beau Chene High School	Public	9-12	7076 Hwy. 93	Arnaudville	70512	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 662-5815	891	43	20.6	58.0%	441 (49.5%)	360 (40.4%)	70 (7.9%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.7%)	35	219^th of 333 public high schools	34.2%		44.3	190^th of 321 public high schools	40.8%	29							41.0	55.0	65.0	44.0	64.0	40.0	$11,767
Northwest High School	Public	9-12	3746 Hwy. 104	Opelousas	70570	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 543-2255	582	36	16.3	67.9%	148 (25.4%)	405 (69.6%)	23 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	44.1	193^rd of 333 public high schools	42.0%		35.5	212^th of 321 public high schools	34.0%	19							58.0	54.0	50.0	49.0	74.0	61.0	$13,569
Port Barre High School	Public	9-12	846 Saizan St.	Port Barre	70577	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 585-7256	417	29	14.2	54.7%	306 (73.4%)	99 (23.7%)	8 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	55	159^th of 333 public high schools	52.3%		46.9	182^nd of 321 public high schools	43.3%	23							71.0	43.0	67.0	44.0	82.0	73.0	$15,564
Church Point High School	Public	9-12	305 East Lougarre Street	Church Point	70525	Acadia Parish	Acadia Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 684-5472	555	30	18.5	64.5%	336 (60.5%)	139 (25.0%)	38 (6.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.0%)	45.5	189^th of 333 public high schools	43.2%		47.6	180^th of 321 public high schools	43.9%	9							68.0	54.0	62.0	43.0	69.0	55.0	$11,751
Carencro High School	Public	9-12	721 West Butcher Switch Road	Lafayette	70507	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7960	1,096	59	18.6	68.7%	274 (25.0%)	686 (62.6%)	102 (9.3%)	6 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.4%)	41.8	204^th of 333 public high schools	38.7%		45	187^th of 321 public high schools	41.7%	17							50.0	60.0	66.0	57.0	55.0	47.0	$11,652
AMIKids Acadiana	Public	6-12	611 Celestine La Tortue Road	Branch	70516	Acadia Parish	Acadia Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 334-4838	32	0		90.6%	7 (21.9%)	23 (71.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.3%)								(n/a)													$5,675
North Central High School	Public	7-12	6579 Hwy. 10	Washington	70589	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 623-4239	308	31	9.8	81.2%	64 (20.8%)	238 (77.3%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	27.9	244^th of 333 public high schools	26.7%		13.1	272^nd of 321 public high schools	15.3%	28	36.0	21.0	28.0	70.0	56.0	62.0	26.0		53.0	42.0	72.0	40.0	$26,301

Opelousas Senior High School

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