Diversity in our schools

By: Heavenlea Yenser 3/27/19


More often than not, we see racial division in our society. This has an impact in the work setting, our judicial system, and many other scenarios. Most importantly, it affects our education system and how administrators run our schools. Take the two following high schools, for example. In one hand we have John Piersol Mccaskey High School. It is right in Lancaster City and surrounded by busy streets. This school houses 2,716 students: 60% Hispanic, 17% African American, 13% Caucasian, and 10% Asian/Other. 67 countries are represented in the whole school district of Lancaster. On the other hand is Conestoga Valley High School. It is surrounded by nothing but widespread farm fields. There are 1,357 students: 17% Hispanic, 7% African American, 69% Caucasian, and 6% Asian. There is a distinct difference among these two schools just when looking at the demographics. When you take a step inside, a very different environment resonates in both schools. McCaskey is a very diverse and well knitted community despite the differences, while in the opposing school, most students look the same and find comfort in knowing they are surrounded by someone who looks like them.