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There were 14 American Indian students enrolled in Breckenridge ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, 12.5% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Breckenridge ISD schools welcomed 1,409 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 1% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Breckenridge ISD roughly covers schools within Stephens County and has a main office in Breckenridge.

Among the four schools in Breckenridge ISD schools, Breckenridge High School recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian students in the 2022-23 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 American Indian Students	American Indian students %
2022-23	1,409	14	1%
2021-22	1,417	16	1.1%
2020-21	1,402	20	1.4%
2019-20	1,456	21	1.4%