There were 162 multiracial students enrolled in Sagadahoc County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 9.5% more than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that multiracial students made up 3.5% of the 4,603 students in Sagadahoc County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the second most represented ethnicity.
Among the five districts in Sagadahoc County, Regional School Unit 01 – LKRSU recorded the highest enrollment of multiracial students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 79 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 | Multiracial Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Administrative District 75 | 73 | 2,315 | 3.2% |
| Regional School Unit 01 – LKRSU | 79 | 1,639 | 4.8% |
| 7 | 421 | 1.7% | |
| West Bath Public Schools | 2 | 224 | 0.9% |
| Monhegan Plantation School Department | 1 | 4 | 25% |