Of the 1,151 students attending Brewster County County schools, 64.1% were Hispanic. White students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 32.6% of Brewster County County students.
In the previous school year, Hispanic students still were the most common group in Brewster County County, representing 64.3% of the student body.
Alpine Elementary School had the most diverse student body in Brewster County County, including white, American Indian, Black, Asian, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Multi-racial.
In the 2021-22 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased 1.2% when compared to the previous year.
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.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnic group | Percent of Total Student Body | Total enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Elementary School | Hispanic | 63.6% | 382 |
| Alpine High School | Hispanic | 64.3% | 314 |
| Alpine Middle School | Hispanic | 59.7% | 278 |
| Big Bend High School | Hispanic | 76.6% | 111 |
| Marathon Independent School District | Hispanic | 68.4% | 57 |
| San Vicente Elementary School | white | 66.7% | 9 |
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