Abilene Times

There were 13 Asian students enrolled in Sweetwater ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 18.8% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Sweetwater ISD schools welcomed 2,054 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Asian students comprised 0.6% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Sweetwater ISD roughly covers schools within Nolan County and has a main office in Sweetwater.

Among the six schools in Sweetwater ISD schools, Sweetwater High School recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of five 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 Asian Students	Asian students %
2021-22	2,054	13	0.6
2020-21	2,083	16	0.8
2019-20	2,138	15	0.7