SE Texas Times

There were 551 Hispanic students enrolled in West Orange-Cove CISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 12.4% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that West Orange-Cove CISD schools welcomed 2,560 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 21.5% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

West Orange-Cove CISD roughly covers schools within Orange County and has a main office in Orange.

Among the four schools in West Orange-Cove CISD schools, West Orange-Stark Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 221 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 Hispanic Students	Hispanic students %
2021-22	2,560	551	21.5
2020-21	2,522	490	19.4
2019-20	2,523	504	20