Serving 1,288 students in grades 9-12, Bernardino Cordero Bernard ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 30% in PR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bernardino Cordero Bernard ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bernardino Cordero Bernard's student population of 1,288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bernardino Cordero Bernard ranks within the bottom 50% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bernardino Cordero Bernard is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#630 out of 836 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)2%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
75%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bernardino Cordero Bernard's ranking?
Bernardino Cordero Bernard is ranked #630 out of 836 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Bernardino Cordero Bernard often compared to?
Bernardino Cordero Bernardis often viewed alongside schools like Ponce High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bernardino Cordero Bernard?
The graduation rate of Bernardino Cordero Bernard is 86%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 75%.
How many students attend Bernardino Cordero Bernard?
1,288 students attend Bernardino Cordero Bernard.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Bernardino Cordero Bernard students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bernardino Cordero Bernard?
Bernardino Cordero Bernard has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bernardino Cordero Bernard offer ?
Bernardino Cordero Bernard offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bernardino Cordero Bernard part of?
Bernardino Cordero Bernard is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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