OPELOUSAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Opelousas Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the St. Landry Parish school district, located in Opelousas, LA with about 447 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Opelousas Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Opelousas Junior High School, located at 730 South Market Street in Opelousas, Louisiana, serves as a vital educational institution within the St. Landry Parish School District. The school focuses on providing a structured academic environment for students in their middle school years, typically bridging the gap between elementary education and high school. As a central part of the Opelousas community, the school is dedicated to fostering both the intellectual and social development of its students during a critical stage of their adolescent growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere designed to prepare students for the academic rigor of secondary education. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and engaging classroom instruction, Opelousas Junior High aims to cultivate student success, encourage civic responsibility, and promote personal character. The school remains an integral component of the local educational landscape, striving to meet the diverse needs of the families it serves in the heart of St. Landry Parish.

For more information, contact Opelousas Junior High School at (337) 942-4957 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.