Enrollment
698
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220156001204
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 29/100 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
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Opelousas Senior High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Opelousas Senior High School
Opelousas Senior High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Opelousas, Louisiana, enrolling 698 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 698 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 235 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #166.
Its student body is predominantly African American (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 250 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 698 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Opelousas's high schools, it stands alongside Northwest High School (575 students): Opelousas Senior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 16.4:1).
St. Landry Parish also operates Beau Chene High School (767 students) and Leonville Elementary School (616 students) alongside Opelousas Senior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Opelousas Senior High School compares
Opelousas Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,050
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Landry Parish, which includes Opelousas Senior High School.
$14,050
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 44.1%
Federal 27.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~698 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Opelousas Senior High School a good school?
Opelousas Senior High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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