Opelousas Catholic School
Private, coeducational school in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States
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Opelousas Catholic School is a private, Catholic school in Opelousas, Louisiana. Located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette, the school offers education from pre-kindergarten 3/4 through 12th grade.
Coordinates30°32′35″N 92°4′37″W
TypePrivate, Coeducational
Motto"The sky is the limit"
Religious affiliationRoman Catholic
| Opelousas Catholic School | |
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| Location | |
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428 East Prudhomme Lane , , 70570 | |
| Coordinates | 30°32′35″N 92°4′37″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Motto | "The sky is the limit" |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Patron saints | Mary, Mother of God |
| Founder | Rev. Gilbert Raymond |
| Chairperson | Gregg Doucet |
| Dean | [Coach] Willard Hanks |
| Rector | Rev. Neil C. Pettit |
| Principal | Matt Citron |
| Grades | PK–12 |
| Gender | Co-Educational |
| Language | English & French |
| Classrooms | 200+ |
| Campus size | 27 acres |
| Colors | Purple and White |
| Slogan | "The sky is the limit" |
| Team name | Vikings |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools[1] |
| USNWR ranking | 4-5 stars |
| Website | www |
History
Holy Ghost High School, a segregated African American Catholic school was closed in 1971, and merged along with Academy of the Immaculate Conception (AIC), a segregated White Catholic school, into Opelousas Catholic School in September 1971.[2][3][4]
Athletics
Opelousas Catholic athletics competes in the LHSAA.
Championships
Football Championships
- (1) State Championship: 1974
Notable alumni
- Keon Coleman, NFL wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills[5][6]
