At a glance
Reported students
289
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana high enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
286
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts: 289 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
10.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 247
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.5:1
What the reported data says about Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Opelousas. It is one of 32 current school records connected to St. Landry Parish. NCES reports 289 students for 2024–25.
Among 274 high schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 575 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.4:1, below the Louisiana median of 14.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (54.3%) and White (37.4%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts
- 1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.82 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.4%
- Hispanic3.1%
- Black54.3%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
3 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in St. Landry Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Port Barre High School
High · Grades 09–12
354 reported students
North Central High School
High · Grades 07–12
220 reported students
Northwest High School
High · Grades 09–12
575 reported students
Eunice Career & Technical Education Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Washington Career & Technical Education Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Eunice High School
High · Grades 09–12
606 reported students
Public schools near Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creswell Middle School Middle · St. Landry Parish | 05–06 | 162 | 0.2 mi |
| Opelousas Senior High School High · St. Landry Parish | 09–12 | 698 | 1.8 mi |
| Washington Career & Technical Education Center High · St. Landry Parish | 09–12 | 0 | 6 mi |
| Port Barre High School High · St. Landry Parish | 09–12 | 354 | 7.6 mi |
| Northwest High School High · St. Landry Parish | 09–12 | 575 | 7.9 mi |
| Beau Chene High School High · St. Landry Parish | 09–12 | 767 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts
What grades does Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts serve?
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in St. Landry Parish.
How many students attend Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts?
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts reported 289 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 247 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts?
The calculated ratio is 10.4:1, based on 289 students and 27.82 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 14.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts a public, charter, or magnet school?
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts in?
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts is part of St. Landry Parish, based in Opelousas, LA, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Creswell Middle School (0.2 mi), Opelousas Senior High School (1.8 mi), Washington Career & Technical Education Center (6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.