Serving 886 students in grades 9-12, Manuel Mendez Liciaga 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than 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)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 886 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for SUP. VOC. MANUEL M. LICIAGA is located in the west part of San Sebastian, PR, covering approximately 71.2 square miles. Families typically face a short drive of about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being 6.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manuel Mendez Liciaga's student population of 886 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
886 students
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
School Rankings
Manuel Mendez Liciaga 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 Manuel Mendez Liciaga 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
#688 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
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)73%
74%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
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 Manuel Mendez Liciaga's ranking?
Manuel Mendez Liciaga is ranked #688 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Manuel Mendez Liciaga often compared to?
Manuel Mendez Liciagais often viewed alongside schools like Patria Latorre Ramirez by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manuel Mendez Liciaga?
The graduation rate of Manuel Mendez Liciaga is 73%, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Manuel Mendez Liciaga?
886 students attend Manuel Mendez Liciaga.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Manuel Mendez Liciaga students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manuel Mendez Liciaga?
Manuel Mendez Liciaga has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Manuel Mendez Liciaga offer ?
Manuel Mendez Liciaga offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Manuel Mendez Liciaga part of?
Manuel Mendez Liciaga is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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