Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts

1100 E Leo Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 295 students in grades 7-12, Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts's student population of 295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
295 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts ranks within the top 5% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#61 out of 1251 schools
(Top 5%)
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55-59%
32%
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80-84%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
11%
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Black
52%
41%
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White
41%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts's ranking?
Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts is ranked #61 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts often compared to?
Magnet Academy For Cultural Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Eunice Junior High School, Palmetto Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts?
The graduation rate of Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts?
295 students attend Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts students are Black, 41% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts?
Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts offer ?
Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts part of?
Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts is part of St. Landry Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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