In 2023-24 school year, white students had highest representation in York County districts

In 2023-24 school year, white students had highest representation in York County districts
Lisa Coons Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction — https://www.doe.virginia.gov/about-vdoe/agency-leadership/superintendent
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White students comprised the largest ethnic group in York County districts during the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Virginia Department of Education.

Of the 13,110 students attending York County district schools, 54.8% were white. Black made up the second largest ethnic group, comprising 13.8% of the student population.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in York County districts, representing 56.1% of the student body.

In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county increased by 1.2% compared to the previous year.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with York 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 York County in 2023-24 School Year

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

District Most Prevalent Ethnicity % of Total Student Body Total Enrollment
York County Public Schools White 54.8% 13,110


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