New Data Reveals Demographics of Texas Voucher Applicants. A recent analysis of Texas' school voucher program reveals the demographics of the 256,700 applicants as of late March. According to the data, white Texans make up nearly half of the applicants, with 45% of the total, followed by Hispanic Texans at 23%. Meanwhile, Black Texans comprise 11% of the applicants. Notably, low-income families, defined as those with a household income of $66,000 or less per year, account for 36% of the applicants, highlighting the potential impact of the program on disadvantaged communities.
Of the 256,700 Texans who applied as of late March, 45% are white, 23% are Hispanic and 11% are Black. Low-income families make up 36% of applicants—defined as a family of four earning $66,000 or less per year. The post White Texans, students previously in private school or home-school make up bulk of voucher applicants appeared first on District Administration.