White was the most represented ethnicity among Martha’s Vineyard School District students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In total, there were 472 white students enrolled, accounting for 62.4% of the district’s student body.
The number of white students attending schools in the district increased 5.8% over the previous school year.
Meanwhile, Asian students were the least represented ethnic group within the schools in Martha’s Vineyard School District.
Martha’s Vineyard School District roughly covers schools within Dukes County, and has a main office in Vineyard Haven.
The total number of students attending the district’s schools grew to 757 over the 2022-23 school year.
Students in Massachusetts are predominantly white, according to state data from 2023-24, representing 53% of the state’s student body.
Across the state, Hispanic and Latino students saw the highest high school dropout rates.
Under representation is also found among educators in Massachusetts. The Rennie Center reported that only 7.8% of teachers identified as people of color in 2022.
| Ethnic group | Percent of Total Student Body |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.4% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
