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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Jefferson 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 16,602 Hispanic students enrolled in Jefferson Parish School District schools in the 2021-22 school year, 7.4% more than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Data showed that Jefferson Parish School District welcomed 47,648 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 34.8% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the district.

Jefferson Parish School District roughly covers schools within Jefferson Parish and has a main office in Harvey.

Among the 90 schools in Jefferson Parish School District, Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 734 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 Jefferson Parish School District in 2021-22 School Year
Black [34.8%]Hispanic [34.8%]White [22.8%]Ethnicities <5% [7.4%]
Enrollment Demographics in Jefferson Parish School District During Last 6 Years
YearTotal District EnrollmentTotal of Hispanic StudentsHispanic students %
202247,64816,60234.8%
202148,76115,45931.7%
202050,21915,77631.4%
201948,88014,29229.2%
201849,21213,66527.8%
201749,44113,09526.5%

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