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18 Pacific Islander students enrolled in McHenry County districts in 2023-24 school year

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Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website

Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website

There were 18 Pacific Islander students enrolled in McHenry County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 18.2% more than the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Data showed that Pacific Islander students made up 0% of the 45,413 students in the county. They were the least represented ethnicity.

Among the 18 districts in McHenry County, Huntley Community School District 158 recorded the highest enrollment of Pacific Islander students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 18 students.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with McHenry County.

Illinois allocated $8.6 billion to K-12 education in its 2025 budget—a $350 million increase over FY 2024, meeting the minimum required under the state’s school funding formula.

As of the 2023-24 school year, Illinois public schools enrolled approximately 1.85 million students across nearly 4,000 schools. There was roughly one teacher for every 15 students, slightly better than the national average of 1:16.

Ethnic Composition of McHenry County School Districts Enrollment (2023-24)

White [65.8%]Hispanic [25.8%]Ethnicities <5 [8%]
Enrollment Demographics in McHenry County Districts During 2023-24 School Year
DistrictPacific Islander Student Enrollment PercentageTotal enrollment
Huntley Community School District 1580.2%8,481

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