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Opportunities Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 93 students in Opportunities Academy School District.
Public Schools in Opportunities Academy School District have a diversity score of 0.22, which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 0.65.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
1,309 Schools
# Students
93 Students
666,871 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
48,647 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.65
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
11%
% Black
88%
42%
% White
3%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,462 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district revenue/student has declined by 45% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,022 is higher than the state median of $15,423. The school district spending/student has declined by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,462
$16,127
Spending / Student
$30,022
$15,423
Best Opportunities Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Opportunities Academy
Charter School
2625 Thalia St.
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 503-1421
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 503-1421
Gr: 12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Opportunities Academy School District?
Opportunities Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 93 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Opportunities Academy School District?
88% of Opportunities Academy School District students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Opportunities Academy School District?
Opportunities Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Opportunities Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,022 is higher than the state median of $15,423. The school district spending/student has declined by 38% over four school years.
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