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Public high school · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Anasco, Puerto Rico

Alcides Figueroa

Alcides Figueroa rates 7.9, among the strongest high schools in Puerto Rico Department of Education, where the rated median is 5.5.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.9this school

7.9 on a one-to-ten scale; the Puerto Rico Department of Education median is 5.5.

#206 of 842 schools in Puerto Rico · Puerto Rico Department of Education: 209 high schools rated, median 5.5

The brief

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 206 of 842 schools in Puerto Rico and 206 of 842 in Puerto Rico Department of Education.

Alcides Figueroa is listed in Puerto Rico Department of Education, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math26%234 students tested · state average not published · 2018 EdFacts
Reading74%235 students tested · state average not published · 2018 EdFacts
Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2009–2018), then recovered 28 points since 2015, reaching 50% in 2018.2018 EdFacts; 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.5
25% of the rating
Academics
8.0
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2018–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 00610; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Alcides Figueroa and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$23,732
Median home value
$113,600
Median rent
$553/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
44%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
38
Car-Dependent

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
1 AP course
12.2% participation · state average 1 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Alcides Figueroathis school
    7.9
  2. 4.7Compare →
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Alcides Figueroa.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Alcides Figueroa serve?

Alcides Figueroa serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Alcides Figueroa?

Alcides Figueroa has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcides Figueroa?

The student-teacher ratio at Alcides Figueroa is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alcides Figueroa rank in PR?

Alcides Figueroa ranks #206 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Alcides Figueroa's MySchoolScout rating?

Alcides Figueroa has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alcides Figueroa?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alcides Figueroa has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Alcides Figueroa a charter school?

No, Alcides Figueroa is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alcides Figueroa a Title I school?

No, Alcides Figueroa is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alcides Figueroa?

91.1% of students at Alcides Figueroa qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
337
Student-teacher ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Añasco Municipio
4-year graduation
90%+
Class of 2021
Rank in district
#206 of 842
Schools in district
858
District spending per student
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 00610)
25,413
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
45.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Puerto Rico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.