For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,996 students in Opelousas, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Opelousas, LA are Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, Northwest High School and Js Clark Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Opelousas, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Opelousas have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Opelousas, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Js Clark Leadership Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Opelousas, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 E Leo Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Gr: 7-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Northwest High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3746 Hwy. 104
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 543-2255
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 543-2255
Gr: 9-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1517 Stateman Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Gr: K-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Opelousas Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1014 Judson Walsh Drive
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-5634
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-5634
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Opelousas, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Opelousas, LA include Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, Northwest High School and Js Clark Leadership Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Opelousas?
4 public high schools are located in Opelousas.
What is the racial composition of students in Opelousas?
Opelousas public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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