Serving 505 students in grades 9-12, Fernando Suria Chavez ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: 65-69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fernando Suria Chaves serves the northern part of Barceloneta, PR, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 30.9 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 6.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fernando Suria Chavez's student population of 505 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Educar con Amor y Dedicación
School Rankings
Fernando Suria Chavez ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fernando Suria Chavez 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
#501 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
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
(21-22)65-69%
74%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)86.3%
42.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
14%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fernando Suria Chavez's ranking?
Fernando Suria Chavez is ranked #501 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fernando Suria Chavez?
The graduation rate of Fernando Suria Chavez is 65-69%, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Fernando Suria Chavez?
505 students attend Fernando Suria Chavez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Fernando Suria Chavez students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fernando Suria Chavez?
Fernando Suria Chavez has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Fernando Suria Chavez offer ?
Fernando Suria Chavez offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fernando Suria Chavez part of?
Fernando Suria Chavez is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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