How many Black students were enrolled in St. John the Baptist Parish schools in 2023-24 school year?

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By River Parish News

Dec 11, 2024

There were 3,702 Black students enrolled in St. John the Baptist Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 2.3% more than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Data showed that St. John the Baptist Parish welcomed 5,148 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black students comprised 71.9% of the student body to be the most represented ethnicity in the parish.

Among the 10 schools within the parish, East St. John High School recorded the highest enrollment of Black students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 963 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 St. John the Baptist Parish in 2023-24 School Year

Enrollment Demographics in St. John the Baptist Parish Schools During 2023-24 School Year

School name	% of Black students enrollment	Number of Black Students	Total Enrollment
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)	99.5%	199	200
West St. John High School	97.3%	177	182
East St. John Preparatory Academy	80.3%	273	340
Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet School.	77.8%	256	329
Fifth Ward Elementary School	75.9%	255	336
East St. John High School	72.9%	963	1,321
Laplace Elementary School	71.9%	537	747
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School	69.8%	546	782
Emily C. Watkins Elementary School	54.5%	279	512
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School	54.4%	217	399