In the 2025-26 school year, William H. Barkley Microsociety reported an enrollment of 135 Hispanic students, representing a 7.1% increase from the prior year, data from the New York State Education Department indicates.
Records show that William H. Barkley Microsociety had a total of 290 students in 2025-26. Hispanic students accounted for 46.6% of the population, making them the largest ethnic group at the school.
The campus is part of the Amsterdam City School District, which is headquartered in Amsterdam.
Out of the district’s six schools, Amsterdam High School reported the largest number of Hispanic students at that time, with 631 enrolled.
World Population Review analysis found that New York’s public education system ranked second overall in the country, while its K-12 performance was ranked 31st.
| Year | Total School Enrollment | Number of Hispanic Students | Hispanic Students % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 290 | 135 | 46.6% |
| 2024-25 | 285 | 126 | 44.2% |
| 2023-24 | 294 | 132 | 44.9% |
| 2022-23 | 305 | 132 | 43.3% |
Information in this article was obtained from the New York State Education Department. The source data can be found here.





