How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts | Northwest High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Opelousas, LA | Opelousas, LA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 289 | 575 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 16.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.9% | 67.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts | Northwest High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,633 | $14,633 |
| District | St. Landry Parish | St. Landry Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts | Northwest High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.4% | 21.2% |
| African American | 54.3% | 73.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.1% | 0.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts | Northwest High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 4 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 289:1 | 287.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.0% | 36.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 16 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.