Amarillo Gazette

There were three American Indian students enrolled in Bushland ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, the same number as the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Bushland ISD schools welcomed 1,550 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 0.2% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Bushland ISD roughly covers schools within Potter County and has a main office in Bushland.

Among the three schools in Bushland ISD schools, Bushland High School recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of two 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 American Indian Students	American Indian students %
2021-22	1,550	3	0.2
2020-21	1,448	3	0.2
2019-20	1,433	4	0.3