There were 113 Hispanic students enrolled in Sagadahoc County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 8.7% more than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that Hispanic students made up 2.5% of the 4,603 students in Sagadahoc County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the third most represented ethnicity.
Among the five districts in Sagadahoc County, Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Administrative District 75 recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 65 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Sagadahoc 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Administrative District 75 | 65 | 2,315 | 2.8% |
| Regional School Unit 01 – LKRSU | 43 | 1,639 | 2.6% |
| 2 | 421 | 0.5% | |
| West Bath Public Schools | 3 | 224 | 1.3% |
| Monhegan Plantation School Department | 0 | 4 | — |