Corpus Christi Sun

There were 42 Asian students enrolled in Kleberg County schools in the 2021-22 school year, 14.3% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Kleberg County welcomed 4,690 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Asian comprised 0.9% of the student body to be the fourth least represented ethnicity in the county.

Among the 11 schools in Kleberg County, Santa Gertrudis School recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 11 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.

School name	% of Asian students enrolment	Total enrollment
H. M. King High School	0.8	915
Gillett Middle School	0.2	604
Harvey Elementary School	0.4	509
Perez Elementary School	2.2	454
Santa Gertrudis School	2.7	406
Santa Gertrudis Academy High School	0.8	375
Ricardo Elementary School	0.8	373
Harrel Elementary School	0.6	323
Kaufer High School	0	280
Ricardo Middle School	1.2	252
Nanny Elementary School	0	199