TX Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler 2023 | Massachusetts Department of Education
TX Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler 2023 | Massachusetts Department of Education
There were 1,672 students in the halls of Nantucket Public Schools, 0.4% higher than the year before.
The enrollment numbers in Nantucket County amplified the state's increasing trend, showing a sharper increase in student numbers than the state average.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2021-22 school year, 51.6% of them were boys, and 48.4% were girls.
The most represented ethnicity among Nantucket Public Schools students was white, accounting for 46.1% of the student population.
Nantucket Public Schools has a main office in Nantucket and is the only school district within Nantucket County.
Massachusetts spends more money on K-12 education per pupil than most other states, ranking fifth in the nation, according to a 2023 report. The state allocates $22,913 per pupil, totaling $21.1 billion annually.
Taxpayers provide a significant portion of their income towards education, with state funding accounting for $9,210 per pupil and local funding providing $11,830 per pupil. The federal government contributes a relatively small amount.
| School | Total Enrollment in 2021-22 | Total Enrollment in 2020-21 | Total % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantucket High School | 554 | 527 | 5.1% |
| Cyrus Peirce School | 421 | 424 | -0.7% |
| Nantucket Elementary School | 379 | 396 | -4.3% |
| Nantucket Intermediate School | 318 | 319 | -0.3% |
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