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How many Black students were enrolled in Terrebonne 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 3,658 Black students enrolled in Terrebonne Parish School District schools in the 2021-22 school year, 18.6% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Data showed that Terrebonne Parish School District welcomed 14,908 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Black students comprised 24.5% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the district.

Terrebonne Parish School District roughly covers schools within Terrebonne Parish and has a main office in Houma.

Among the 34 schools in Terrebonne Parish School District, H. L. Bourgeois High School recorded the highest enrollment of Black students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 392 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 Terrebonne Parish School District in 2021-22 School Year
American Indian [6.8%]Black [24.5%]Hispanic [11.2%]White [47.3%]Multi-racial [9%]Ethnicities <5% [1.1%]
Enrollment Demographics in Terrebonne Parish School District During Last 6 Years
YearTotal District EnrollmentTotal of Black StudentsBlack students %
202214,9083,65824.5%
202116,8414,49526.7%
202017,2264,57526.6%
201917,3684,67426.9%
201817,7854,82627.1%
201717,9964,91027.3%

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