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Student body in Armstrong County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

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Wesley Kuchta, Administrative Director | Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program

Wesley Kuchta, Administrative Director | Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program

White students were the most represented ethnicity among students at Armstrong County universities in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Of the 117 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 76.1% were white. This is an increase of 29% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

Black or African American students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by Hispanic students.

Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the two universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year grew by 36%. Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program reported the largest student body, with 86 students.

Graduation rates reveal a significant achievement gap among different ethnicities. While white students graduate at a rate of 62.1%, Black and Hispanic students graduate at a rate of around 40%.

Students' Ethnicity Percentage in Armstrong County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White76.1%
Black or African American19.7%
Hispanic1.7%
Multiracial1.7%
Asian0.9%

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