Westminster Christian Academy - Opelousas

Westminster Christian Academy - Opelousas

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
186 Westminster Dr,  Opelousas, LA
3.7
5.0
434 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Merida Brooks
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
25
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$7,520
Religious Affiliation
Christian

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
31
Part Time Teachers
2
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
560
Verbal
610
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
26
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
8
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
85%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
8%
State Average
31%
Science
9%
State Average
6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

White
63.5%
Black
28.2%
Two or more races
3.1%
Hispanic
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 82 Students
Louisiana State University 55 Students
Louisiana Tech University 41 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 29 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University 19 Students
University of New Orleans 18 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 18 Students
McNeese State University 18 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 16 Students
Baylor University 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 16 Students
Psychology 16 Students
Nursing 16 Students
Biology 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Finance 7 Students
Physical Therapy 7 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 6 Students
Accounting 5 Students
English 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 72 Reviews
5.0 Alum
5/31/2024
They provide a great education and teacher help. However, class scheduling was the most troubling. Classes were small and easy to learn
4.0 Senior
2/28/2023
I have gone here most of my life and its a nice close-knit school. One thing I wish would change, and is actually in the process of happening, is more involvement and money going into sports.
3.0 Senior
10/27/2021
I like the fact that it prepares us for college and provides us with a Christian education. I don't like how small the school is and how they push their personal political and moral agendas on us and we are forced to comply solely because we want a good education.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/11/2014
Westminster Opelousas is an amazing school! Our family is so blessed to be a part of what they are doing not only academically but biblically as well.
5.0 other
3/11/2014
I attended Westminster my entire life from K3 to my senior year. It s true when they say that you don t truly appreciate something until it s gone. I realized this my first year in college when I was completely on my own. Professors didn t genuinely care about me or have my best interests in mind li...
5.0 parent
3/11/2014
As a parent of alumni I can confidently say that Westminster prepared both of my students for college and the "real" world. Unlike many of their friends who began to struggle in college for the first time in their lives, my children excelled because they were already adjusted to a challenging academ...
5.0 teacher
3/10/2014
I am SO blessed to work here. Blessed by my co-workers, my boss, the students, our Administrators, and by our wonderful Superintendent and Board of Directors. Westminster is BLESSED!

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