For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 772 students in 70571, LA.
The top ranked public high school in 70571, LA is Opelousas Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 70571 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 70571, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70571 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Opelousas Senior High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 70571, LA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Opelousas Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 772 students
70571, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
361 Burleigh Lane
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-3657
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-3657
Grades: PK
| n/a students
386 Todd Avenue
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 566-2275
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 566-2275
Grades: PK
| n/a students
9606 Highway 190 West
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 543-7087
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 543-7087
Grades: PK
| n/a students
6656 Highway 10
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 623-4715
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 623-4715
Grades: PK
| n/a students
4157 Highway 31
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 879-2237
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 879-2237
Grades: PK
| n/a students
910 Martin Luther King Dr.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-1829
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-1829
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1321 Saizan Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 585-6365
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 585-6365
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 70571, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in 70571, LA include Opelousas Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 70571?
1 public high schools are located in 70571.
What is the racial composition of students in 70571?
70571 public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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