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There were 78 Asian students enrolled in Lufkin ISD schools in 2021-22 school year

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TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education

TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education

There were 78 Asian students enrolled in Lufkin ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 9.3% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Lufkin ISD schools welcomed 7,360 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Asian students comprised 1.1% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Lufkin ISD roughly covers schools within Angelina County and has a main office in Lufkin.

Among the 17 schools in Lufkin ISD schools, Lufkin High School recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 31 students.

The Texas education system is currently torn between public schools and taxpayer-funded private schools.

Critics argue that private schools use funds that should go to the public school system, while private school advocates claim they’re offering better education for more Texas students.

Ethnicities in Lufkin ISD Schools in 2021-22 School Year
Hispanic [43%]African American [28.5%]White [24.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.4%]

Enrollment in Lufkin ISD Schools During the Last 3 years

YearTotal District EnrollmentTotal of Asian StudentsAsian students %
2021-227,360781.1
2020-217,432861.2
2019-207,869851.1

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