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Shenandoah County districts: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2023-24 school year?

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Lisa Coons Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction | https://www.doe.virginia.gov/about-vdoe/agency-leadership/superintendent

Lisa Coons Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction | https://www.doe.virginia.gov/about-vdoe/agency-leadership/superintendent

White students comprised the largest ethnic group in Shenandoah County districts during the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Virginia Department of Education.

Of the 5,693 students attending Shenandoah County district schools, 73.4% were white. Hispanic made up the second largest ethnic group, comprising 17.8% of the student population.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Shenandoah County districts, representing 74.2% of the student body.

In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county increased by 1.1% compared to the previous year.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Shenandoah County.

As of November 2023, according to Public School Review, in the 2023-24 school year, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools.

Ethnicities in Shenandoah County in 2023-24 School Year

White (73.4%)Hispanic (17.8%)<5% Ethnicities (8.8%)

Most Prevalent Ethnicity in Shenandoah County Districts in 2023-24 School Year

DistrictMost Prevalent Ethnicity% of Total Student BodyTotal Enrollment
Shenandoah County Public SchoolsWhite73.4%5,693

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