Open Door Christian Academy in Denham Springs, LA, enrolls 266 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1968, the co–ed school offers Baptist–oriented education with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average class size of 15.
The school reports an average ACT score of 25 and serves a student body that is 15.38% students of color.
Open Door Christian Academy provides a casual dress code policy and summer school programs on its 8–acre campus.
This Denham Springs private school offers a comprehensive PK–12 curriculum with 22 faculty members in a suburban location.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1968
Summer School Offered
Yes
Campus Size
8 acres
Student Body
Total Students
266 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
AP/Advanced Courses
Southeastern University Dual Enrollment ENG101
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Southland is recognized and fully approved by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Our graduates have access to TOPS and other various scholarships. On average, our students score 1 to 2 grades higher on the IOWA test. We are a member of the Accociation of Christian Educators of Louisiana. Our sports include Volleyball, Soccer, and Baseball. We offer students in the 6th - 12th grades an opportunity to participate in Band, and we also offer private music lessons in piano, guitar, trumpet, violin, and voice. We have a choir that participates in the ACEL Fine Arts Festival and in the LMEA Music Festival. You can find more information about us on our website at odbc-school.comor onFacebook,or you can give us a call at 225-667-4679. (We are a ministry of Open Door Baptist Church.)
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the application deadline for Open Door Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Open Door Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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