The majority of students in Dukes County school districts were white in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Of the 2,283 students attending classes within Dukes County school districts, 60.8% were white. Hispanic students made up the second largest ethnic group among Dukes County’s school districts, making up 27.2% of the student body.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common ethnicity in Dukes County school districts, representing 62.4% of the student body.
Tisbury School District had the most even distribution of races among county school districts, which included 47.8% of white students, 39% of Hispanic students, 6.3% of African American students, 2.9% of Native American students, and 0.4% of Asian students.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county increased 2.4% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all school districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Dukes County.
Students in Massachusetts are predominantly white, according to state data from 2020. 35% of students were considered people of color.
Across the state, Hispanic and Latino students suffered the highest high school dropout rates.
Underrepresentation is also found among educators in Massachusetts. The Rennie Center reported that only 9% of teachers are people of color.
| District | Most Prevalent Ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgartown School District | White | 62.9% | 404 |
| Martha’s Vineyard School District | White | 62.4% | 757 |
| Oak Bluffs School District | White | 51.6% | 438 |
| Tisbury School District | White | 47.8% | 272 |
| Up-Island Regional School District | White | 74.3% | 412 |
