Open Door Christian Academy serves 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher of Open Door Christian Academy is 12:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Baptist.
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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
School Calendar
Campus Size
8
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.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
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
What schools are Open Door Christian Academy often compared to?
Open Door Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Amite Christian School by visitors of our site.
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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