There were 31 Asian students enrolled in Nantucket County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 29.2% more than the previous year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Data showed that Nantucket County welcomed a total of 1,719 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, Asian pupils comprised 1.8% of the total, making this group the second least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the four schools in Nantucket County, Nantucket Elementary School and Nantucket High School recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 11 students.
Massachusetts spends more money on K-12 education per pupil than most other states, ranking fifth in the nation, according to a 2025 report. The state allocates over $24,000 per pupil, totaling $22.5 billion annually.
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| School name | Asian Students Enrolment | Total Enrollment in 2024-25 | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyrus Peirce School | 3 | 358 | 0.8% |
| Nantucket Elementary School | 11 | 399 | 2.8% |
| Nantucket High School | 11 | 596 | 1.8% |
| Nantucket Intermediate School | 6 | 366 | 1.6% |
