By the numbers: Back to school in B.C.

Headed back to school this fall? Here’s a few quick figures on education in B.C.
There are 1,566 public schools in B.C.
There are 1,566 public schools and 360 independent schools in B.C. During the upcoming 2018-19 school year, it’s estimated there will be a total of 538,821 students in public school – an increase of 1,737 over the last school year.
B.C.’s student population also includes:
• 69,685 students with special needs• 70,487 Indigenous students&bul