Opelousas High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 734 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 169th out of 290 high schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: P.o. Box 1269, Opelousas, LA 70571
- Principal or Admin: Rodney J. Johnson
- Fax: (337) 942-6219
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
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: 734
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 61.2
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 347 (47.3%)
- Females: 387 (52.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 43 (5.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 464 (63.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 507 (69.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 578 | 78.7% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.7% |
| White | 147 | 20.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 191 | 26.0% |
| 10th Grade | 179 | 24.4% |
| 11th Grade | 172 | 23.4% |
| 12th Grade | 192 | 26.2% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 68%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:32%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
- Average Salary: $37,921
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $34,408 | 32% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $39,605 | 68% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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