Booker T. Washington High School vs Opportunities Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 606 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booker T. Washington High School
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 9–13
532 students
Opportunities Academy
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 12–12
93 students
| Measure | Booker T. Washington High School New Orleans, Louisiana | Opportunities Academy New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 246 | #239 of 246 |
| National rank | #8302 of 16,910 | #13808 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 12–12 |
| Students | 532 | 93 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 93 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | New Orleans | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Booker T. Washington High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 27.8).
- •Booker T. Washington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.8% vs 98.9%).
- •Opportunities Academy does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 14.8).
- •Booker T. Washington High School is the larger school with 532 students compared with 93.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Booker T. Washington High School better than Opportunities Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Booker T. Washington High School ranks higher (50.3 vs 27.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Booker T. Washington High School and Opportunities Academy?
About 606 m in a straight line, between New Orleans and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T. Washington High School: 532. Opportunities Academy: 93. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T. Washington High School and Opportunities Academy rank in Louisiana?
Booker T. Washington High School is 183rd of 246 and Opportunities Academy is 239th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).