There were 553 Hispanic students enrolled in Androscoggin County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 12.6% more than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that Hispanic students made up 3.4% of the 16,336 students in Androscoggin County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the fourth most represented ethnicity.
Among the eight districts in Androscoggin County, Lewiston Public Schools recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 233 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Androscoggin County.
Data from Maine’s public schools for the 2023-24 school year shows a noticeable growth in Hispanic, Black, and multiracial enrollment over the past decade. While over 85% of students are white, this shows a slow but steady increase in diversity within the state schools.
| District Name | Hispanic Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston Public Schools | 233 | 5,271 | 4.4% |
| Auburn Public Schools | 130 | 3,268 | 4% |
| Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Administrative District 52 | 64 | 1,981 | 3.2% |
| Regional School Unit 16 | 44 | 1,642 | 2.7% |
| Regional School Unit 73 | 26 | 1,360 | 1.9% |
| Lisbon Public Schools | 19 | 1,297 | 1.5% |
| Regional School Unit 04 | 31 | 1,273 | 2.4% |
| Acadia Academy | 6 | 244 | 2.5% |