For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,225 students in 70570, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in 70570, LA are Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, Northwest High School and Js Clark Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 70570 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 70570, LA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 70570 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 70570, LA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 E Leo Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Grades: 7-12
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3746 Hwy. 104
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 543-2255
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 543-2255
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
Rank: #33.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1517 Stateman Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Grades: K-12
| 333 students
70570, Louisiana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1218 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
308 West Martin Luther King Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
St. Landry Accelerated Transition School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
152 Violet Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Grades: 6-10
| 160 students
1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 70570, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in 70570, LA include Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, Northwest High School and Js Clark Leadership Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 70570?
3 public high schools are located in 70570.
What is the racial composition of students in 70570?
70570 public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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