There were 159 Hispanic students enrolled in Somerset County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 4.2% less than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that Hispanic students made up 2.3% of the 6,826 students in Somerset County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the third most represented ethnicity.
Among the 15 districts in Somerset County, Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Administrative District 49 recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 62 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Somerset 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 54/Maine School Administrative District 54 | 45 | 2,186 | 2.1% |
| Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Administrative District 49 | 62 | 1,769 | 3.5% |
| Regional School Unit 53/Maine School Administrative District 53 | 18 | 822 | 2.2% |
| Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Administrative District 74 | 13 | 551 | 2.4% |
| Regional School Unit 59/Maine School Administrative District 59 | 4 | 537 | 0.7% |
| Community Regional Charter School | 8 | 339 | 2.4% |
| Maine Academy of Natural Sciences | 3 | 178 | 1.7% |
| Regional School Unit 83/Maine School Administrative District 13 | 4 | 151 | 2.6% |
| Athens Public Schools | 0 | 150 | — |
| Regional School Unit 82/Maine School Administrative District 12 | 2 | 116 | 1.7% |
| Brighton Plantation School Department | 0 | 6 | — |
| Caratunk Public Schools | 0 | 6 | — |
| Pleasant Ridge Plantation School Department | 0 | 6 | — |
| West Forks Plantation Public Schools | 0 | 6 | — |
| Highland Plantation Public Schools | 0 | 3 | — |