California public school enrollment continues decline, still reeling from pandemic plunge

Enrollment at California public schools has continued to decline this academic year, without any recovery from the steep drops seen during the pandemic — although the pace of the decrease has slowed.

Enrollment for the 2022-23 school year fell 0.69% — representing 40,000 students — from the previous year, bringing the total to 5,852,544, according to newly released state data.

This year’s percentage decline is higher than those of each of the five years prior to the pandemic but a substantial improvement on the two years most affected by COVID-19: 2020-21 and 2021-22.

Please help put parents in charge of their child’s education by forwarding this article to other parents, family, friends and voters.

Other Articles

What is the CEO Act
Parents choose the best school fit for their child using Prop 98 funds approved 35 years ago by voters. $17,000 is deposited into an ESA for education costs at K to 12th grade schools.
Read More
Geography of school choice part IV: Power politics of teachers’ unions
The political opposition of teachers’ unions must be considered as a major factor in why school choice deserts exist in Western states, education reformers say.
Read More
Crowded classes, staff shortages, insufficient pay are making some California teachers rethink careers
California schools don’t pay enough to teachers or have the resources to meet the needs of its students, according to a CTA survey of educators.
Read More
For teachers who fear math, banishing bad memories can help
Comfort with the subject helps avoid transferring anxiety to students
Read More
Federal Judge Blocks School From Forcing Teachers to Hide Students’ Gender Choices From Parents
A federal judge temporarily blocked a California school district from forcing teachers to conceal students’ in-school gender changes from their parents.
Read More
Outdated, Inaccurate Education Data in California Hamstrings Lawmakers and Public
The California Department of Education's data has been found to be outdated by years due to lack of staffing as legislators, researchers and journalists grapple with inaccurate information.
Read More
Is Cursive Making a Comeback in California? Bill Could Revitalize Traditional Writing Skills
California elementary and middle school students could soon see a renewed commitment to teaching cursive writing in their English and language arts classes.
Read More
Teachers Can Support Struggling Readers in Middle and High School. Here’s How
Today’s post is the second in an ongoing series offering strategies to support older students experiencing reading challenges.
Read More

Get latest news delivered daily!

We will send you breaking news right to your inbox

© 2025 educationopportunity.org, Privacy Policy | FPPC #1460602