Grayson Times

There were 379 Hispanic students enrolled in Van Alstyne ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 13.1% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Van Alstyne ISD schools welcomed 2,048 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 18.5% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Van Alstyne ISD roughly covers schools within Grayson County and has a main office in Van Alstyne.

Among the four schools in Van Alstyne ISD schools, Van Alstyne High School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 102 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 Hispanic Students	Hispanic students %
2021-22	2,048	379	18.5
2020-21	1,868	335	17.9
2019-20	1,798	298	16.6