Serving 86 students in grades 9-12, Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce's student population of 86 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce ranks within the top 30% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce is 0.02, which is more 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
#171 out of 839 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
99%
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
(21-22)≥50%
74%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce's ranking?
Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce is ranked #171 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce?
The graduation rate of Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce is 50%, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce?
86 students attend Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce?
Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce offer ?
Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce part of?
Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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