Oakdale School: Which ethnic group was most represented in 2021-2022's admission

White was the most represented ethnicity among Oakdale School students in 2021-2022, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

There were 179 White students enrolled, equalling 71.9 percent of the Oakdale School student body.

The number of White students attending Oakdale School increased by 1.1 percent over the previous school year.

Asian was the least represented ethnicity among Oakdale School students.

The number of students attending the school in 2021-2022 grew to 249.

Students in Massachusetts are predominantly white, according to state data from 2020. 35 percent of students were considered people of color.

Across the state, Hispanic and Latino students suffered the highest high school dropout rates.

Under representation is also found among educators in Massachusetts. The Rennie Center reported that only nine percent of teachers are people of color.

Ethnic group	Percent of Total Student Body
White	71.9
Hispanic/Latino	11.2
Black or African American	8.8
Two or more races	6
Asian	2
American Indian or Alaska Native	0
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander	0