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There were 721 Black students enrolled in Union Parish schools in 2023-24 school year

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Dr. Jenna Chiasson Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning at Louisiana Department of Education | LinkedIn

Dr. Jenna Chiasson Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning at Louisiana Department of Education | LinkedIn

There were 721 Black students enrolled in Union Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 6.1% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Data showed that Union Parish welcomed 2,673 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black students comprised 27% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the parish.

Among the four schools within the parish, Union Parish High School recorded the highest enrollment of Black students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 347 students.

Louisiana's educational performance is among the lowest in the nation, according to a WalletHub analysis. The state was ranked 47th overall, based on factors such as class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.

Ethnicities in Union Parish in 2023-24 School Year
White [55.7%]Black [27%]Hispanic [13.7%]Ethnicities <5% [3.6%]
Enrollment Demographics in Union Parish Schools During 2023-24 School Year
School name% of Black students enrollment Number of Black StudentsTotal Enrollment
Union Parish Elementary School56.7%333587
Union Parish High School55%347631
D'Arbonne Woods Charter School3.9%38982
Downsville Community Charter School0.6%3473

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