OPELIKA HIGH SCHOOL

Opelika High School is a public high school that is part of the Opelika City school district, located in Opelika, AL with about 1,248 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 83 teachers, Opelika High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Opelika High School, located at 1700 Lafayette Pkwy in Opelika, Alabama, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Opelika City School District. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is known for a robust offering of core curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and dual-enrollment opportunities that allow students to earn college credit while completing their high school requirements.

Beyond academics, Opelika High School is deeply integrated into the local community and is perhaps best known for its vibrant school spirit and strong athletic tradition, particularly its competitive football program. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including fine arts, career-technical programs, and various student organizations, all of which aim to foster leadership, creativity, and personal development. By balancing rigorous scholastic standards with a supportive extracurricular environment, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared to meet the challenges of the modern world.

For more information, contact Opelika High School at (334) 745-9715 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1700 Lafayette Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
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OPELIKA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Opelika, AL with about 1,248 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Opelika City
Total Students:
1,248
Teachers:
83
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,248 students

Black or African American
58.3%
White
31.5%
Hispanic/Latino
7.9%
Asian
1.4%
Two or more races
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.