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How many Black students were enrolled in St. Bernard 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 2,395 Black students enrolled in St. Bernard Parish School District schools in the 2021-22 school year, 3.3% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Data showed that St. Bernard Parish School District welcomed 7,891 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Black students comprised 30.4% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the district.

St. Bernard Parish School District roughly covers schools within St. Bernard Parish and has a main office in Chalmette.

Among the 13 schools in St. Bernard Parish School District, Chalmette High School recorded the highest enrollment of Black students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 640 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 St. Bernard Parish School District in 2021-22 School Year
Black [30.4%]Hispanic [17%]White [45.6%]Ethnicities <5% [7.1%]
Enrollment Demographics in St. Bernard Parish School District During Last 6 Years
YearTotal District EnrollmentTotal of Black StudentsBlack students %
20227,8912,39530.4%
20217,9112,47631.3%
20207,8682,42630.8%
20197,8092,41931%
20187,6952,31530.1%
20177,5372,28630.3%

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