Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 238 middle and high school students from grades 7-12
- Ranks 81st out of 290 high schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1100 E Leo Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
- Principal or Admin: Stella J Thomas
- Fax: (337) 948-6310
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
- Magnet School
School District Details
- Saint Landry Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,820
- Graduation Rate: 68.8%
- Dropout Rate: 7.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.9
- Enrolled Students: 15,135
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 238
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 22.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 10.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 87 (36.6%)
- Females: 151 (63.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 15 (6.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 127 (53.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 142 (59.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 168 | 70.6% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.4% |
| White | 67 | 28.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 45 | 18.9% |
| 8th Grade | 59 | 24.8% |
| 9th Grade | 42 | 17.6% |
| 10th Grade | 43 | 18.1% |
| 11th Grade | 26 | 10.9% |
| 12th Grade | 23 | 9.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 85%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:-
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $38,207
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,837 | 23% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $39,818 | 77% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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