- Hispanic
Diaspora
- Latinos in Preschool
- Latinos in Elementary School
- Latinos in Secondary School
- Latinos in College
Latinos in School: Some Facts and Findings
The number of Latino children and youth in public schools in the U.S. is steadily increasing. Currently, one third of the Latino population is under age 18. Latino students comprise 15 percent of K-12 students overall, a proportion projected to increase to 25 percent by 2025. Although Latinos have high aspirations, their educational attainment is consistently lower than that of other students. Latino student achievement is compromised by a variety of factors, including poverty, lack of participation in preschool programs, attendance at poor quality elementary and high schools, and limited English proficiency.
