Jose Felipe Zayas

Calle 19 Ext. Jardines De Coam
Coamo, PR 00769
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 695 students in grades 9-12, Jose Felipe Zayas 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 21%). 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 13:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : 80-84% (Top 30% in PR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jose Felipe Zayas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Jose Felipe Zayas's student population of 695 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
695 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers

School Rankings

Jose Felipe Zayas 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 Jose Felipe Zayas 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.
This School
State Level (PR)
#483 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
21%
35-39%
36%
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
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
0.00
80-84%
74%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jose Felipe Zayas's ranking?
Jose Felipe Zayas is ranked #483 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 21% 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 Jose Felipe Zayas?
The graduation rate of Jose Felipe Zayas is 80-84%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Jose Felipe Zayas?
695 students attend Jose Felipe Zayas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Jose Felipe Zayas students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jose Felipe Zayas?
Jose Felipe Zayas has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jose Felipe Zayas offer ?
Jose Felipe Zayas offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jose Felipe Zayas part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : 80-84% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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