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Enrollment Analysis: Pacific Islander students comprised 0.5% of University of Texas University Charter School District's student body in 2022-23 school year

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Texas State Board Of Education Secretary Pat Hardy (2024) | twitter.com/pathardy

Texas State Board Of Education Secretary Pat Hardy (2024) | twitter.com/pathardy

There were three Pacific Islander students enrolled in University of Texas University Charter School District in the 2022-23 school year, 200% 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, Pacific Islander students comprised 0.5% 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 Pacific Islander students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of one student.

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.

Ethnicities in University of Texas University Charter School District in 2022-23 School Year
White (45.6%)Hispanic (33%)African American (15.5%)Ethnicities < 5% (5.9%)

Enrollment in University of Texas University Charter School District During the Last 4 years

YearTotal District EnrollmentTotal of Pacific Islander StudentsPacific Islander students %
2022-2355530.5%
2021-2253210.2%
2020-2161820.3%
2019-2060900%

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