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Baker County's student body primarily comprised of white students in 2023-24 school year

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FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

white students made up the largest ethnic group enrolled in Baker County County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

Of the 4,929 students attending Baker County schools, 78.2% were white. Black students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 12.2% of Baker County students.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most common ethnicity in Baker County, representing 80.3% of the student body.

Baker County Senior High School had the most even distribution of races among the county schools, including 76.9% white students, 13.8% Black students, 5% multiracial students, and 3.3% Hispanic students.

In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county dropped 1.5% when compared to the previous year.

Meanwhile, Florida continues to face a teacher shortage in the 2023-24 school year. Despite some improvements, the state reported nearly 4,800 instructional vacancies at the beginning of the year. According to the Florida Department of Education, core subjects such as English, reading, and math among the areas with the highest demand for teachers.

According to the National Education Association (NEA), Florida ranked 50th in the U.S. for teacher pay in the 2022-23 school year, with salaries lower than they were a decade ago when adjusted for inflation.

Governor DeSantis's budget for the 2024-25 school year allocates nearly $38 billion for education, with $1.25 billion dedicated to teachers' salaries and other instructional personnel.

Ethnicities in Baker County in 2023-24 School Year
White [78.2%]Black [12.2%]Ethnicities <5% [9.6%]
Students' Ethnicity Percentage in Baker County Schools in 2023-24 School Year
School NameMost Prevalent EthnicityPercent of Total Student BodyTotal Enrollment
Baker County Middle SchoolWhite78.2%1,094
Baker County Senior High SchoolWhite77%1,436
MacClenny Elementary SchoolWhite79.8%573
PreK/Kindergarten CenterWhite80.2%530
Westside Elementary SchoolWhite82%629

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