Opelika City School District

The Opelika City School District is located in Opelika, AL and includes 9 schools that serve 4,172 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Opelika City School District spends $9,697 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 33% on support services, and 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Opelika City School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the AL state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Opelika City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Opelika City School District, 1% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Opelika City School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.