The average percent of minority students in public schools is approximately 56% (2024-25).
The highest state for average percent of minority students in public schools is Puerto Rico with 100%. The lowest state for average percent of minority students in public schools is Guam with 0%.
The ethnicity breakdown of public schools in each state are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Minority Range: 0%
100%
Avg. Minority: 56%
Average Public School Minority Breakdown (2024-25)
State
% Minority
Student Ethnicity Breakdown
41%
American Indian (1%)
Asian (2%)
Hispanic (14%)
Black (19%)
White (59%)
Two or more races (4%)
0%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (0%)
Hispanic (0%)
Black (0%)
White (0%)
Two or more races (0%)
79%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (12%)
Hispanic (55%)
Black (5%)
White (21%)
Two or more races (6%)
52%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (5%)
Hispanic (30%)
Black (12%)
White (48%)
Two or more races (4%)
87%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (1%)
Hispanic (18%)
Black (64%)
White (13%)
Two or more races (3%)
60%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (4%)
Hispanic (19%)
Black (30%)
White (40%)
Two or more races (5%)
54%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (5%)
Hispanic (27%)
Black (16%)
White (46%)
Two or more races (4%)
58%
American Indian (1%)
Asian (2%)
Hispanic (11%)
Black (42%)
White (42%)
Two or more races (4%)
46%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (7%)
Hispanic (24%)
Black (9%)
White (54%)
Two or more races (4%)
67%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (7%)
Hispanic (22%)
Black (33%)
White (33%)
Two or more races (5%)
38%
American Indian (2%)
Asian (7%)
Hispanic (11%)
Black (12%)
White (62%)
Two or more races (6%)
100%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (34%)
Hispanic (1%)
Black (0%)
White (0%)
Two or more races (7%)
58%
American Indian (1%)
Asian (1%)
Hispanic (5%)
Black (47%)
White (42%)
Two or more races (4%)
56%
American Indian (1%)
Asian (4%)
Hispanic (20%)
Black (25%)
White (44%)
Two or more races (6%)
28%
American Indian (11%)
Asian (1%)
Hispanic (6%)
Black (5%)
White (72%)
Two or more races (4%)
17%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (3%)
Hispanic (7%)
Black (2%)
White (83%)
Two or more races (5%)
61%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (10%)
Hispanic (33%)
Black (14%)
White (39%)
Two or more races (3%)
80%
American Indian (12%)
Asian (1%)
Hispanic (62%)
Black (2%)
White (20%)
Two or more races (2%)
60%
American Indian (1%)
Asian (10%)
Hispanic (29%)
Black (16%)
White (40%)
Two or more races (4%)
55%
American Indian (11%)
Asian (2%)
Hispanic (20%)
Black (8%)
White (45%)
Two or more races (13%)
39%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (5%)
Hispanic (14%)
Black (14%)
White (61%)
Two or more races (5%)
100%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (0%)
Hispanic (100%)
Black (0%)
White (0%)
Two or more races (0%)
48%
American Indian (1%)
Asian (3%)
Hispanic (29%)
Black (9%)
White (52%)
Two or more races (5%)
52%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (2%)
Hispanic (13%)
Black (32%)
White (48%)
Two or more races (6%)
32%
American Indian (14%)
Asian (2%)
Hispanic (8%)
Black (3%)
White (68%)
Two or more races (6%)
41%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (2%)
Hispanic (14%)
Black (21%)
White (59%)
Two or more races (4%)
55%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (8%)
Hispanic (19%)
Black (22%)
White (45%)
Two or more races (7%)
99%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (1%)
Hispanic (20%)
Black (78%)
White (1%)
Two or more races (0%)
51%
American Indian (1%)
Asian (9%)
Hispanic (26%)
Black (5%)
White (49%)
Two or more races (9%)
33%
American Indian (1%)
Asian (4%)
Hispanic (14%)
Black (9%)
White (67%)
Two or more races (5%)
11%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (1%)
Hispanic (2%)
Black (4%)
White (89%)
Two or more races (4%)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the national average percent of minority students in public schools?
The national average percent of minority students in public schools is 56% for 2024-25.
What are the most diverse public schools in the United States?
The most diverse public schools in the United States include Bath Regional Career & Technical, Abelardo Diaz Alfaro (Int. Pinas) and Burlington Technical Center.
What is the state with the highest average public school percent of minority students?
The state with the highest average public school percent of minority students is Puerto Rico.
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