Corpus Christi Sun

There were 2,492 Hispanic students enrolled in Calallen ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 2.7% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Calallen ISD schools welcomed 3,868 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 64.4% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Calallen ISD roughly covers schools within Nueces County and has a main office in Corpus Christi.

Among the six schools in Calallen ISD schools, Calallen High School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 743 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	3,868	2,492	64.4
2020-21	3,956	2,562	64.8
2019-20	4,090	2,565	62.7