TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
Data showed that Shepherd ISD schools welcomed 1,913 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 3.7% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.
Shepherd ISD roughly covers schools within San Jacinto County and has a main office in Shepherd.
Among the four schools in Shepherd ISD schools, Shepherd Middle School recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 21 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.
| Year | Total District Enrollment | Total of African American Students | African American students % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 1,913 | 70 | 3.7 |
| 2020-21 | 1,930 | 77 | 4 |
| 2019-20 | 2,008 | 79 | 3.9 |
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