The School Census of 2025 revealed significant educational shifts in Acre, Brazil, where the state lost 2,813 high school enrollments between 2024 and 2025, translating to a 7.02% decrease. This decline is particularly notable as it ranks as the third most substantial loss in Brazil, surpassed only by São Paulo and Roraima, highlighting a worrying trend in educational participation in the region. The total high school registrations decreased from 40,079 in 2024 to 37,266 in 2025, raising concerns about the accessibility and appeal of high school education in Acre.

Despite these troubling figures, there is a silver lining in the general data, which indicates that more students are being retained within the educational system overall. The reduction in the number of high school enrollments, while alarming, has been offset by improvements in keeping students of school age engaged in education. This suggests that, while high school completion may be declining, efforts to address educational access for all age groups are making headway.

The report also highlights specific losses within regional schools, such as a staggering 12,951 enrollments lost in public schools within Rio Branco alone, and a notable decrease of 605 in federally managed institutions that offer technical high school courses. The consequences of these trends raise questions about educational policy and funding in Acre and whether targeted interventions may be necessary to reverse these declines and improve the educational landscape.