Serving 1,120 students in grades 9-12, Superior Vocacional De Arecibo 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 48% (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.
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 (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Superior Vocacional De Arecibo's student population of 1,120 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
School Rankings
Superior Vocacional De Arecibo 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 Vocacional De Arecibo 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
#528 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)87%
74%
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)64.3%
45.8%
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 Vocacional De Arecibo's ranking?
Superior Vocacional De Arecibo is ranked #528 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Superior Vocacional De Arecibo?
The graduation rate of Superior Vocacional De Arecibo is 87%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Superior Vocacional De Arecibo?
1,120 students attend Superior Vocacional De Arecibo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Superior Vocacional De Arecibo students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Superior Vocacional De Arecibo?
Superior Vocacional De Arecibo has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Superior Vocacional De Arecibo offer ?
Superior Vocacional De Arecibo offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Superior Vocacional De Arecibo part of?
Superior Vocacional De Arecibo is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Superior Vocacional De Arecibo located?
Superior Vocacional De Arecibo is located in the Los Llanos neighborhood of Arecibo, PR.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
The school has an excellent faculty. The academic faculty has a 5 groups to teach with a homeroom of more than 30 students. The other groups consist of more than 25 students. The ratio is not correct because we have workshop teachers with less students as per circular letter.
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