Minority pass rates declined at local schools over past decade

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Test pass rates for several minority student groups in Historic Triangle public schools have declined over the past decade, even as minorities have become a larger share of enrollment, according to a Williamsburg Watch analysis of Virginia Department of Education data.

Between the 2015–16 and the 2025–26 school years, white student enrollment declined by double digits in Williamsburg-James City County and York County schools. White students now account for 51.4% and 52.4% of enrollment, respectively.

Hispanic students were the fastest-growing group and made up 17.2% of W-JCC enrollment and 14.2% of York’s when fall enrollment was counted in 2025, according to the state. The share of black students was 18.7% of W-JCC enrollment and 14.1% of York’s.

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