Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts

258 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The **Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts (MACA)**, located in Opelousas, Louisiana, is a specialized public magnet school within the St. Landry Parish School District. It serves students in grades 6 through 12 and is uniquely designed to integrate rigorous academic instruction with an intensive focus on the fine and performing arts. By providing a creative learning environment, the school aims to foster artistic excellence alongside college and career readiness, catering to students who possess a strong interest in disciplines such as dance, music, theater, and visual arts.

The academy is distinguished by its audition-based or portfolio-based admissions process, which ensures that its student body is composed of individuals dedicated to honing their craft. Beyond its focus on artistic development, MACA maintains a comprehensive curriculum that meets state educational standards, preparing students for success in higher education. The school serves as a cultural hub for the region, often showcasing student talent through performances and exhibitions that highlight the school's commitment to nurturing both the academic and creative potential of its students.

258

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	9
Black	136
Asian	6
American Indian	1

Black
136 (52.7 %)
White
106 (41.1 %)
Hispanic
9 (3.5 %)
Asian
6 (2.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	St. Landry Parish
Phone:	(337)942-6195
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 53

Grade 9 56

Grade 10 38

Grade 11 34

Grade 12 28