Panhandle Times

There were 16 African American students enrolled in Shamrock ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 20% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Shamrock ISD schools welcomed 382 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 4.2% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Shamrock ISD roughly covers schools within Wheeler County and has a main office in Shamrock.

Among the three schools in Shamrock ISD schools, Shamrock High School recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of nine 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 %
2021-22	382	16	4.2
2020-21	407	20	4.9
2019-20	401	17	4.2