Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy enrolled 218 Hispanic students for the 2024-25 academic year, reflecting a 19.1% increase from the prior year, reports the Georgia Department of Education.
According to available data, overall enrollment at Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy reached 948 students for 2024-25. Hispanic students comprised 23% of the school’s total, ranking as the second-largest demographic group.
The campus operates under Barrow County School District, headquartered in Winder.
Among the district’s 16 schools, Apalachee High School reported the largest Hispanic student population in 2024-25 with 593 enrolled.
The National Center for Education Statistics listed Georgia’s public school racial and ethnic breakdown as about 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.
Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. To address this, GaDOE introduced statewide measures such as a live attendance dashboard, public awareness programs, and specialized support for districts most in need of attendance improvements.
In 2025, Georgia lawmakers approved revisions to attendance laws that prohibit expulsion for absenteeism alone. These updates bring additional reporting requirements and support alternative pathways for earning a diploma.
By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was approximately 14:1, surpassing the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Hispanic students | % of Hispanic students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 603 | 108 | 18% |
| 2021-22 | 812 | 146 | 18% |
| 2022-23 | 1,030 | 206 | 20% |
| 2023-24 | 916 | 183 | 20% |
| 2024-25 | 948 | 218 | 23% |
