Serving 1,037 students in grades 9-12, Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco 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 53% (which is higher 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,037 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Santiago Rivera serves the west part of Yauco, PR, covering an attendance zone of approximately 68.8 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco's student population of 1,037 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,037 students
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
School Rankings
Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco 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 Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco 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
#484 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
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)88%
74%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.6%
42.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
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 Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco's ranking?
Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco is ranked #484 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco often compared to?
Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yaucois often viewed alongside schools like Bernardino Cordero Bernard, Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo 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 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco?
The graduation rate of Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco is 88%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco?
1,037 students attend Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco?
Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco offer ?
Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco part of?
Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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