White was the most represented ethnicity among Wayland Public Schools students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In total, there were 1,886 white students enrolled, accounting for 68.5% of the district’s student body.
The number of white students attending schools in the district increased 2.3% over the previous school year.
Meanwhile, American Indian or Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander students were the least represented ethnic group within the schools in Wayland Public Schools.
Wayland Public Schools roughly covers schools within Middlesex County, and has a main office in Wayland.
The total number of students attending the district’s schools grew to 2,754 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 |
|---|---|
| White | 68.5% |
| Asian | 14.4% |
| Multiracial | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
