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How many Black students were enrolled in Washington Parish School District schools in 2021-22 school year?

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LA State Superintendent Cade Brumley 2023 | Louisiana Department of Education

LA State Superintendent Cade Brumley 2023 | Louisiana Department of Education

There were 1,370 Black students enrolled in Washington Parish School District schools in the 2021-22 school year, 6.2% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Data showed that Washington Parish School District welcomed 4,908 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Black students comprised 27.9% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the district.

Washington Parish School District roughly covers schools within Washington Parish and has a main office in Franklinton.

Among the 11 schools in Washington Parish School District, Franklinton High School recorded the highest enrollment of Black students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 241 students.

The majority of Louisiana students were identified as white and Black, representing 48% and 37% of the state student body respectively during the 2021–22 academic year. Hispanic students made up 8.6% of the student body, and other ethnic minorities made up 5.6%.

In 2022, there was roughly one teacher for every 18 students, compared to the national average of 1:16.

Ethnicities in Washington Parish School District in 2021-22 School Year
Black [27.9%]White [65.4%]Ethnicities <5% [6.8%]
Enrollment Demographics in Washington Parish School District During Last 6 Years
YearTotal District EnrollmentTotal of Black StudentsBlack students %
20224,9081,37027.9%
20214,9921,46129.3%
20205,2241,54229.5%
20195,2511,53329.2%
20185,3191,59029.9%
20175,3171,56829.5%

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