Opportunities Academy
Opportunities Academy is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in New Orleans, LA. Administered by Opportunities Academy, the institution operates as a public charter school serving approximately 93 enrolled students across grades 12 through 12.
Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 11.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 8.5:1, which is lower than the typical national public school average. Approximately 98.9% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 92 students qualified for free lunch and 0 for reduced-price dining.
Located at 2625 Thalia St. in New Orleans, LA 70113, Opportunities Academy serves families zoned within the Opportunities Academy attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic | 5 |
| Black | 82 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 1 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black82 (88.2%)
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Hispanic5 (5.4%)
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White3 (3.2%)
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Asian1 (1.1%)
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Two or More1 (1.1%)
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American Indian1 (1.1%)
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Opportunities Academy |
| Phone: | (504)503-1421 |
| Grade Range: | 12th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 93 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 11.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 92 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 12 | 93 |
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 32 | 34.4% |
| Male | 61 | 65.6% |