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#813 of 1,288 schools in LA
Opportunities Academy
High School · Opportunities Academy · New Orleans, LA
A charter high school in New Orleans, LA serving grades 12th – 12th.
2625 Thalia St., New Orleans, LA 70113
- 7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 74 schools in New Orleans.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Opportunities Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,897
Median home value
$258,500
Median rent
$960/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
23.5%
Poverty rate
31.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70113; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booker T. Washington High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 637 | Compare → |
| The Net Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 8–12 | 0.5 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| International High School of New OrleansCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Louise S Mcgehee SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 443 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Opportunities Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $51,119NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Opportunities Academy is listed in Opportunities Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Opportunities Academy
Opportunities Academy is a public high school in New Orleans, LA, part of Opportunities Academy, serving approximately 84 students in grades 12th-12th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #813 of 1,288 schools in LA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Opportunities Academy
What grades does Opportunities Academy serve?
Opportunities Academy serves students in grades 12th through 12th.
How many students attend Opportunities Academy?
Opportunities Academy has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opportunities Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Opportunities Academy is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Opportunities Academy rank in LA?
Opportunities Academy ranks #813 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Opportunities Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Opportunities Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Opportunities Academy a charter school?
Yes, Opportunities Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Opportunities Academy a Title I school?
No, Opportunities Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Opportunities Academy?
81.0% of students at Opportunities Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (504) 503-1421
- Area population (ZIP 70113)
- 9,888
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70113; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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