Student Body
As of 2006, the student body is predominantly Hispanic.
The makeup of the 1,808 students enrolled during the 2008-2009 school year was:
- 67% Hispanic American
- 17% White American
- 14% African American
- <1% Asian American
- <1% Native American
Approximately 73% of the students qualified for free or reduced lunch programs.
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