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
Data showed that West Baton Rouge Parish welcomed 4,257 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black students comprised 52.2% of the student body to be the most represented ethnicity in the parish.
Among the 10 schools within the parish, Brusly High School recorded the highest enrollment of Black students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 332 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.
| School name | % of Black students enrollment | Number of Black Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Allen Elementary School | 79.4% | 274 | 345 |
| Port Allen Middle School | 78.5% | 168 | 214 |
| Cohn Elementary School | 74.2% | 161 | 217 |
| Port Allen High School | 68.8% | 297 | 432 |
| Brusly Middle School | 47.7% | 264 | 554 |
| Brusly Elementary School | 45.9% | 244 | 532 |
| Brusly High School | 45% | 332 | 738 |
| Brusly Upper Elementary School | 44.2% | 150 | 339 |
| Lukeville Upper Elementary School | 40.6% | 146 | 360 |
| Caneview K-8 School | 35.7% | 188 | 526 |
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