This section presents statistical information on school enrollment, education achievement, and institutions.
Based on the 2000 Census, about 17 percent of children ages 16-19 years are high school dropouts. The number of children has increased by 24 percent from 20,581 in 1990 to 25,538 in 2000.
Total school enrollment continues to climb in the five-year series despite a decline in the number of institutions. Total enrollment fell in 2001 by 1,050 students, or 5% annually. However, enrollment increased in 2002 by 1,828 students, or 10% annually, and continues to climb by 272 students in 2003, or by 1.3% annually. Elementary school enrollment (those ages 6 to 13) totaled over 13,000. Apart from the college enrollment, public (government) schools accounted for 77 percent of total enrollment. Private school enrollment at the K-Program through high school level continued to drop, while enrollment in Pre-school level continues to climb in the series. The number of teachers in the classroom also continues to increase in the series, with the most notable increase in secondary education by 52 teachers in 2003.
Enrollment at the American Samoa Community College continues to increase; with the majority being American Samoa females ages 15 to 25. Students with full time status dropped in 2004 by 13 students, while students with part time students increased by 71 students. There was a notable increase of full time students in 2003 by 137 students, while part time students only increased by 3 students from the previous year. Enrollment in the Liberal Arts program dropped by 15 students, or 2.6% annually, in 2004. Degrees awarded have fluctuated in the past five years, with a notable drop in 2004 of 66 degrees.
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