Serving 808 students in grades 9-12, Tomas C. Ongay 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 23%). 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 Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Graduation Rate: 75-79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tomas C. Ongay's student population of 808 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
808 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Motto
Every Panther, Every Day - Connected, Challenged, Celebrated
School Rankings
Tomas C. Ongay 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 Tomas C. Ongay 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
#501 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Hispanic
100%
100%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)75-79%
74%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)84.9%
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 Tomas C. Ongay's ranking?
Tomas C. Ongay is ranked #501 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 23% 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 Tomas C. Ongay?
The graduation rate of Tomas C. Ongay is 75-79%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Tomas C. Ongay?
808 students attend Tomas C. Ongay.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tomas C. Ongay students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tomas C. Ongay?
Tomas C. Ongay has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Tomas C. Ongay offer ?
Tomas C. Ongay offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tomas C. Ongay part of?
Tomas C. Ongay is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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