There were 303 African American students enrolled in Danville Independent School District schools in the 2022-23 school year, 5.3% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Data showed that Danville Independent School District welcomed 1,985 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 15.3% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the district.
Danville Independent School District roughly covers six schools within Boyle County and has a main office in Danville.
Among the six schools in Danville Independent School District, Danville High School recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 93 students.
Kentucky is in the midst of a statewide teacher shortage as turnover rates spiked to 10.9% in 2023, up from an 8.9% nine-year average. This issue is more prominent in schools with more low-income and minority students.
Data also shows that between 2019 and 2023, there was an increase of 260% in the number of available teaching posts in Kentucky schools. This often leads to larger class sizes, combining programs, and retaining staff despite potential negative impacts on teacher working conditions.
| Year | Total District Enrollment | Total African American Students | African American % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 1,985 | 303 | 15.3% |
| 2021-22 | 2,053 | 320 | 15.6% |
| 2020-21 | 2,054 | 318 | 15.5% |
| 2019-20 | 2,112 | 336 | 15.9% |