Waco Reporter

There were 3,823 African American students enrolled in Waco ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, 3% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Waco ISD schools welcomed 13,824 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 27.7% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Waco ISD roughly covers schools within McLennan County and has a main office in Waco.

Among the 25 schools in Waco ISD schools, Waco High School recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 625 students.

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.

Year	Total District Enrollment	Total of African American Students	African American students %
2022-23	13,824	3,823	27.7%
2021-22	14,086	3,943	28%
2020-21	14,428	4,042	28%
2019-20	14,899	4,248	28.5%