East RGV News

There were 1,822 Hispanic students enrolled in Point Isabel ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 5% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Point Isabel ISD schools welcomed 1,976 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 92.2% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Point Isabel ISD roughly covers schools within Cameron County and has a main office in Port Isabel.

Among the five schools in Point Isabel ISD schools, Port Isabel High School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 557 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 Hispanic Students	Hispanic students %
2021-22	1,976	1,822	92.2
2020-21	2,072	1,917	92.5
2019-20	2,175	2,005	92.2