Black Student Enrollment in California’s Public Schools Reaches Lowest Level Since 1990s

The number of Black students in California’s public schools has dropped sharply over the last 10 years, as overall school enrollment across the state continues to fall. New data shows that enrollment has declined from 6.2 million students in 2014–15 to just 5.8 million in 2024–25.

According to a new report from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), this is the lowest total seen in California schools since the late 1990s.

The report shows that “in absolute terms, declining enrollment has meant falling numbers of students across most racial/ethnic subgroups.” While the number of Asian and multiracial students has grown, the number of Black and White students has gone down. The changes are most visible in large urban districts, where housing costs and migration out of state are likely playing a role…

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