27% of the 50.6 million students enrolled in public schools in the United States are latinosaccording to the report “State of Hispanic Education 2023”made by the subscription channel HITN.TV.
The document, which compiles the most current data on the educational situation of Latinos on North American soil, was presented at the start of the 2023-2024 school year.
In it, the levels of schooling from early education to secondary and post-secondary studies were evaluated. He also studied academic achievement rates in terms of graduation and diploma earning.
According to this report, the number of Latinos enrolled in US public schools has tripled in the last 39 years, from 9% in 1984 to 27% today.
It is also expected that by the year 2030, the percentage of Hispanic students in public schools in USA reach 30%. “They bring their ability to navigate through the cultures of their country and their parents, as well as their language differences,” HITN says in a press release.
California and Texas with more Latino students
The states that host the most Latino students would be California and Texas. 49% of K-12 Hispanic students are enrolled in them, according to the text.
In addition, the report determines that of the five million public school students who are learning English, 77% are Latino.
In 27 years, the graduation rate for Latino high school students rose from 58.2% to 88.5% today.
First to attend college
Regarding post-secondary education, the study indicates that in a period of 20 years (2000-2020), the number of Latino students in university institutions increased by 287%. This, compared to a growth of 50% of the general population.
By 2023, 21% of the 16.6 million Hispanic students enrolled in undergraduate programs are Latino. 70% of them are the first in their family to attend college.
The study also specifies that out of every 5 Latino adults in the US have a college degree.
The report highlights how Hispanics in the US have managed to advance in their educational goals despite the socioeconomic factors that may influence. Although, he points out, socioeconomic status continues to be a “critical factor” influencing the decision of young people in the country not to complete a four-year degree.
The HITN states that Latinos are “more likely than other students to avoid borrowing and report difficulty paying off student loans.”
Initial education
Other important data reflected in the report of the leading media company in Spanish are those referring to initial education in the US. According to the text, 48% of Latino children ages 3-5 are enrolled in preschool or kindergarten. This population is below white children, which stands at 56%; of African Americans, which reaches 52%; of Asians, who are at 51%; and of Native American infants, which reaches 49%.
“A big challenge for Hispanic families is finding affordable, high-quality early education, especially in states like California where child care costs can reach up to 17% of the median annual income for married couples and 54% for parents. singles in 2020”, highlights the HITN.
