Serving 451 students in grades 9-12, Jose Collazo Colon ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jose Collazo Colon's student population of 451 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
School Rankings
Jose Collazo Colon ranks within the top 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jose Collazo Colon 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
#404 out of 839 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
99%
100%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
74%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
42.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
74%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose Collazo Colon's ranking?
Jose Collazo Colon is ranked #404 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jose Collazo Colon?
The graduation rate of Jose Collazo Colon is 90-94%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Jose Collazo Colon?
451 students attend Jose Collazo Colon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jose Collazo Colon students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jose Collazo Colon?
Jose Collazo Colon has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jose Collazo Colon offer ?
Jose Collazo Colon offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jose Collazo Colon part of?
Jose Collazo Colon is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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