Panhandle Times

There were six American Indian students enrolled in Shamrock ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, the same number as 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, American Indian students comprised 1.6% 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 American Indian students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of four 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 American Indian Students	American Indian students %
2021-22	382	6	1.6
2020-21	407	6	1.5
2019-20	401	6	1.5