Hispanic or Latino was the most represented ethnicity among Fitchburg Public Schools students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In total, there were 2,940 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled, accounting for 56.9% of the district’s student body.
The number of Hispanic or Latino students attending schools in the district increased 1.1% over the previous school year.
Meanwhile, Asian students were the least represented ethnic group within the schools in Fitchburg Public Schools.
Fitchburg Public Schools roughly covers schools within Worcester County, and has a main office in Fitchburg.
The total number of students attending the district’s schools fell to 5,167 over the 2022-23 school year.
Students in Massachusetts are predominantly white, according to state data from 2023-24, representing 53% of the state’s student body.
Across the state, Hispanic and Latino students saw the highest high school dropout rates.
Under representation is also found among educators in Massachusetts. The Rennie Center reported that only 7.8% of teachers identified as people of color in 2022.
| Ethnic group | Percent of Total Student Body |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.9% |
| White | 25% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
