Nola Reporter

The majority of students in Orleans Parish districts were Black or African American in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Of the 44,103 students attending Orleans Parish district schools, 77.2% were Black or African American. Hispanic or Latino students were the second largest ethnic group among Orleans Parish's districts (10.7%).

In the previous school year, Black or African American students were the most common group in Orleans Parish districts, representing 79.2% of the student body.

Orleans Parish had the most diverse student body in the parish, which included Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, white, Multi-racial, Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

In the 2021-22 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the parish dropped 2.6% when compared to the previous year.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Orleans Parish.

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

The majority of Louisiana students were identified as white and Black, representing 48% and 37% of the state student body respectively during the 2021–2022 academic year. Hispanic students made up 8.6% of the student body, and other ethnic minorities made up 5.6%.

Only 22% of Louisiana’s teachers are Black or Latino, compared to about 48% of the state's K–12 students who identify as either race.

District	Most prevalent ethnic group	Percent of Total Student Body	Total enrollment
Orleans Parish	Black or African American	77.4%	43,875
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts	White	40.4%	228