Js Clark Leadership Academy School District

1517 Statesmen Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 333 students in Js Clark Leadership Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public School in Js Clark Leadership Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
1,332 Schools
# Students
333 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Js Clark Leadership Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 177 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#99 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
17%
34%
30-34%
42%
15-19%
27%
(21-22)
≥50%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.02
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
11%
% Black
99%
41%
% White
n/a
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,015 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,988 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,015
$15,176
Spending / Student
$10,988
$14,514

Best Js Clark Leadership Academy School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1517 Stateman Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Gr: K-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Js Clark Leadership Academy School District?
Js Clark Leadership Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 333 students.
What is the rank of Js Clark Leadership Academy School District?
Js Clark Leadership Academy School District is ranked #102 out of 177 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Js Clark Leadership Academy School District?
99% of Js Clark Leadership Academy School District students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Js Clark Leadership Academy School District?
Js Clark Leadership Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Js Clark Leadership Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,988 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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