There were 141 African American students enrolled in Nantucket County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 2.1% less than the previous year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Data showed that Nantucket County welcomed a total of 1,683 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, African American pupils comprised 8.4% of the total, making this group the third most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the four schools in Nantucket County, Nantucket High School recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 56 students.
Proficiency in core subjects in Massachusetts still remains below pre-pandemic levels. According to the 2024 NAEP results, 25% of eighth-graders were not considered proficient in reading, and 32% did not reach math benchmarks. Fourth-graders performed better in reading, with 18% not reaching proficiency. However, they struggled with math, with only 68% achieving grade-level proficiency.
| School name | African American Students Enrolment | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyrus Peirce School | 30 | 353 | 8.5% |
| Nantucket Elementary School | 36 | 397 | 9.1% |
| Nantucket High School | 56 | 593 | 9.4% |
| Nantucket Intermediate School | 19 | 340 | 5.6% |
