Austin News

There were 22 multiracial students enrolled in University of Texas University Charter School District in the 2022-23 school year, 29.4% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that University of Texas University Charter School District welcomed 555 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, multiracial students comprised 4% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

University of Texas University Charter School District roughly covers schools within Travis County and has a main office in Austin.

Among the 18 schools in University of Texas University Charter School District, Cedar Crest recorded the highest enrollment of multiracial students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of six students.

The Texas education system is currently torn between public schools and taxpayer-funded private schools.

Critics argue that private schools use funds that should go to the public school system, while private school advocates claim they’re offering better education for more Texas students.

Year	Total District Enrollment	Total of Multiracial Students	Multiracial students %
2022-23	555	22	4%
2021-22	532	17	3.2%
2020-21	618	28	4.5%
2019-20	609	18	3%