Student Population Changes
The average student population over the last 11 years is 18 where 37 students are attending the school for the academic year 2024-2025.
Total enrollment fluctuated between 2016 and 2025, with 5 year-over-year increases and 4 decreases. It peaked at 38 students in 2022 and was lowest at 6 in 2016. Overall, enrollment rose from 6 to 37 students, a net gain of 31 (516.7%).
The following table and chart illustrate the changes in student population by gender at Opelousas School of Cosmetology since 2015.
Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity Changes
The percentage of white students is 32.43% and the percentage of black students is 59.46% at Opelousas School of Cosmetology. Hispanic students comprise 8.11% of the student body.
Over the past 10 years, the racial composition has shifted. The percentage of white students decreased from 33.33% to 32.43%. Black student enrollment decreased from 66.67% to 59.46%. Hispanic student representation expanded from 0.00% to 8.11%.
The overall racial diversity, measured by the Census Bureau Diversity Index, is 0.5347 which indicates that somewhat diverse. This increased from 0.4444 a decade ago, suggesting that racial diversity has improved.
The following table and chart illustrate the student population trends by race/ethnicity at Opelousas School of Cosmetology over the past 11 years (2015-2025).
Distance Learning (Online Courses) Enrollment Changes
Opelousas School of Cosmetology does not offer online degree/certificate programs. All Students have enrolled in on-campus programs.