THE Department of Education yesterday said more than 77 percent or 21.5 million of learners from kindergarten to senior high school and alternative learning systems have so far enrolled for the current school year that started last Monday.
“As of July 30, 2024, 9 a.m., we have reached 77.78 percent of our target with 21,563,642 learners enrolled out of a goal of 27,722,835,” the DepEd said yesterday after collating the latest data from its regional offices.
“We observed a significant increase of 1.5 million enrollments from the start of classes on July 29, and we are optimistic in maintaining the momentum in the days to come,” it added.
The enrollment period for the current school year will end on August 16.
Of the latest number of enrollees, 11,850,230 were enrolled in public and private elementary schools, 6,455,741 in junior high schools, 3,019,506 in senior high schools and 238,165 in the alternative learning system.
Calabarzon has the highest number of enrollees so far with 3,239,173, followed by Central Luzon with 2,272, 889, National Capital Region with 2,261,126, Central Visayas with 1,597,305, and Western Visayas with 1,530,128.
The region with the least number of enrollees is the Cordillera Administrative Region with 323, 588.
At least 841 schools from NCR, Calabarzon, Central Luzon, Ilocos and Soccsksargen postponed their school opening due to the ongoing clean up and repair activities caused by the onslaught of typhoon Carina.
