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How many multiracial students were enrolled in Catahoula 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 33 multiracial students enrolled in Catahoula Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 2.9% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Data showed that Catahoula Parish welcomed 936 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, multiracial students comprised 3.5% of the student body to be the third most represented ethnicity in the parish.

Among the five schools within the parish, Harrisonburg High School recorded the highest enrollment of multiracial students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 11 students.

According to a 2023 Scholaroo study, Louisiana's educational performance is among the lowest in the nation, ranking second-to-last behind Arizona. The state ranked poorly in key metrics such as school quality, student achievement, and teacher-student ratios.

Ethnicities in Catahoula Parish in 2023-24 School Year
White [61.5%]Black [33.9%]Ethnicities <5% [4.5%]
Enrollment Demographics in Catahoula Parish Schools During 2023-24 School Year
School name% of multiracial students enrollment Number of multiracial StudentsTotal Enrollment
Central High School7.8%451
Jonesville Elementary School3.8%9236
Harrisonburg High School3.6%11306
Block High School2.6%5189
Sicily Island High School2.6%4154

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