- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Opelousas, LA
Opelousas Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Opelousas Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220156001204
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Opelousas Senior High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Opelousas · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Opelousas Senior High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Opelousas Senior High School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Opelousas, LA.
School address
District: St. Landry Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220156001204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Opelousas Senior High School shrank from 840 students in 2022-23 to 772 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 55.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 220156001204 · Opelousas, LA High · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 17.4:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Beau Chene High School (767 students)
Opelousas Senior High School shrank from 840 students in 2022-23 to 772 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 55.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Opelousas Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beau Chene Hig
Beau Chene High School
767 students
- This school
Opelousas Senior High School
698 students
- Leonville Elem
Leonville Elementary School
616 students
- Eunice High Sc
Eunice High School
606 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
575 students
- Lawtell Elemen
Lawtell Elementary School
567 students
What this shows Opelousas Senior High School reports 698 students on the CCD universe file.
How Opelousas Senior High School compares
Opelousas Senior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 24% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 62% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 181 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 90.4%
White 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Opelousas Senior High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Landry Parish reports $14,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Opelousas Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Chene High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leonville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eunice High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawtell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Opelousas Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Opelousas
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~698 students)
Frequently asked questions about Opelousas Senior High School
How many students attend Opelousas Senior High School?
Opelousas Senior High School has 698 students enrolled. It is a high school in Opelousas, LA. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 772 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opelousas Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Opelousas Senior High School is 17.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Opelousas Senior High School?
77.4% of students at Opelousas Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Opelousas Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Opelousas Senior High School is African American at 90.4% of enrollment, in Opelousas, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Opelousas Senior High School?
Opelousas Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Opelousas Senior High School rank among public schools in Opelousas?
By Resource Investment Index, Opelousas Senior High School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Opelousas, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Opelousas on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Landry Parish?
Besides Opelousas Senior High School, St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students), Leonville Elementary School (616 students), and Eunice High School (606 students). See the St. Landry Parish district page for the complete list.