Hispanic or Latino was the most represented ethnicity among Southbridge Public Schools students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In total, there were 1,177 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled, accounting for 65.1% of the district’s student body.
The number of Hispanic or Latino students attending schools in the district increased 1.9% over the previous school year.
Meanwhile, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander students were the least represented ethnic group within the schools in Southbridge Public Schools.
Southbridge Public Schools roughly covers schools within Worcester County, and has a main office in Southbridge.
The total number of students attending the district’s schools grew to 1,809 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 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 65.1% |
| White | 29.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
