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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 2025 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
1,331 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
<50%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,986 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
11,376 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
80,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
11%
# Black Students
78 Students
293,239 Students
% Black Students
93%
41%
# White Students
2 Students
290,584 Students
% White Students
2%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
26,320 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
25,475
# Students in K Grade:
-
51,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
54,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
54,772
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
53,059
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
51,748
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
51,295
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
51,236
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
51,352
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
52,100
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
60,633
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
54,673
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
49,698
# Students in 12th Grade:
84
46,126
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
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 21% 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 21% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 12
| 84 students
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 21% over four school years.
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