Serving 840 students in grades 9-12, Opelousas Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Opelousas Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Opelousas Senior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Opelousas Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Opelousas Senior High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Opelousas Senior High School?
840 students attend Opelousas Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Opelousas Senior High School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opelousas Senior High School?
Opelousas Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Opelousas Senior High School offer ?
Opelousas Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Opelousas Senior High School part of?
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