There were 101 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students enrolled in Tuscaloosa County districts in the 2023-24 school year, 17.2% less than the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students made up 0.4% of the 28,697 students in Tuscaloosa County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the least represented ethnicity.
Among the two districts in the county, Tuscaloosa County School District recorded the largest enrollment of Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 56 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Tuscaloosa County.
Alabama’s educational system was rated as one of the worst in the U.S., according to a 2023 study from Scholaroo. The state was ranked 46th based on factors such as school quality, student success, and teacher-to-student ratio.
| District Name | % of Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa City School District | 0.4% | 10,449 |
| Tuscaloosa County School District | 0.3% | 18,248 |
Information in this story was obtained from the Alabama Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
