White was the most represented ethnicity among Up-Island Regional School District students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In total, there were 306 white students enrolled, accounting for 74.3% of the district’s student body.
The number of white students attending schools in the district decreased 3.8% from the previous school year.
Meanwhile, Asian students were the least represented ethnic group within the schools in Up-Island Regional School District.
Up-Island Regional 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 fell to 412 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 | 74.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Multiracial | 6.6% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
