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#239 of 842 schools in PR

Top 28% in state

Central De Artes Visuales

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · San Juan, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 41215, San Juan, PR 00907

  • Math 20% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 83% proficient (2018)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation20.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism11.6%

Students at Central De Artes Visuales score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency20%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency83%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 9 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
4%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
28%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
86%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
83%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)

Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Central De Artes Visuales sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 84Very Walkable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$42,116

Median home value

$323,600

Median rent

$1,020/mo

College educated

61.4%

Homeownership

62.8%

Poverty rate

24.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00907; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
20.5% participation·State avg: 1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Julian E. Blanco - BalletEnrollment path unverified8.55–120.3 mi74Compare →
Padre RufoEnrollment path unverified7.86–120.3 mi258Compare →
Rafael Maria De LabraEnrollment path unverified3.87–120.3 mi218Compare →
Rafael Cordero San JuanEnrollment path unverified6.69–120.8 mi108Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Puerto Rico Department of Education

Schools in district
858
Rank in district
#239 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Central De Artes Visuales is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Central De Artes Visuales

Central De Artes Visuales is a public high school in San Juan, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 560 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Central De Artes Visuales

What grades does Central De Artes Visuales serve?

Central De Artes Visuales serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Central De Artes Visuales?

Central De Artes Visuales has an enrollment of approximately 560 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central De Artes Visuales?

The student-teacher ratio at Central De Artes Visuales is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Central De Artes Visuales rank in PR?

Central De Artes Visuales ranks #239 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Central De Artes Visuales's MySchoolScout rating?

Central De Artes Visuales has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Central De Artes Visuales?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Central De Artes Visuales has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Central De Artes Visuales a charter school?

No, Central De Artes Visuales is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Central De Artes Visuales a Title I school?

No, Central De Artes Visuales is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central De Artes Visuales?

91.1% of students at Central De Artes Visuales 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
560
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Juan Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.6%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 00907)
15,911
Area average commute
20.8 min
Area median age
52.6
About this school's data

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

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 00907; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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