Written By: Peter Duong
Editor: Peter Duong
Published: September 12, 2025
According to ACE (American Council of Education), data shows adults over the age of 25 in the
Hispanic community have the lowest rate of high school graduates, and are also the least likely to attain a
bachelor's degree.
A study done by Bostoncommonasset shows that, while minority high school graduation rates
have significantly jumped up, the Hispanic community still has the lowest graduation rate with a 74%
completion rate as compared to black Americans–90%, and Caucasians–95%. In the same study with
census data from adults 25+ in 2021, Non-Hispanic Whites have a 42% bachelor's degree attainment,
black Americans have a 28% rate, with Asian Americans boastering the highest bachelor’s attainment
with over 61% of the Asian population, while on the opposite side, Latinos have the lowest rate with a
21%.
“I believe the Hispanic community is the least educated because many families don’t prioritize
education as an investment. Personally, I know of several Hispanic families that rather see quick money
than to invest in long-term goals for their future. Additionally, large amounts of money are spent on
quinceañera, baptism, wedding and even divorce celebrations instead of higher education.” -Mrs. Escot-
Mendoza
Authors Barbara Schhneider, Sylvia Martinez, and Ann Ownes of “Hispanics and the Future of
America”, published in 2006, found that “...initial disadvantages often stem from parents' immigrant and
socioeconomic status and their lack of knowledge about the U.S. education system. As Hispanic students
proceed through the schooling system, inadequate school resources and their weak relationships with
their teachers continue to undermine their academic success”.
Junior student Lander Gonzalez: “Underrepresentation, and neglect.”