Opportunities Academy serves 84 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 42:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Opportunities Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
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Opportunities Academy's student population of 84 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
The diversity score of Opportunities Academy is 0.17, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
91%
41%
White
6%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
58%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is the graduation rate of Opportunities Academy?
The graduation rate of Opportunities Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Opportunities Academy?
84 students attend Opportunities Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Opportunities Academy students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opportunities Academy?
Opportunities Academy has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Opportunities Academy offer ?
Opportunities Academy offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Opportunities Academy part of?
Opportunities Academy is part of Opportunities Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Opportunities Academy located?
Opportunities Academy is located in the Central City neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 3 other public schools located in Central City.
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