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#361 of 842 schools in PR
Top 43% in state
Dr. Pila
High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Ponce, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 238, Ponce, PR 00732
- Math 3% proficient (2018)
- Reading 42% proficient (2018)
- 52.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dr. Pila score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2015, reaching 22% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 29% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
91%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernardino Cordero BernardEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 8–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,245 | Compare → |
| Ponce High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 7–12 | 1.2 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Ramon MarinEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos PonceEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 86 | Compare → |
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
- #361 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. Pila is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Pila
Dr. Pila is a public high school in Ponce, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 278 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #361 of 842 schools in PR.
State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Pila
What grades does Dr. Pila serve?
Dr. Pila serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dr. Pila?
Dr. Pila has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Pila?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Pila is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Pila rank in PR?
Dr. Pila ranks #361 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Dr. Pila's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Pila has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Dr. Pila?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Pila has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Dr. Pila a charter school?
No, Dr. Pila is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Pila a Title I school?
No, Dr. Pila is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Pila?
91.0% of students at Dr. Pila 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ponce Municipio
- Phone
- (787) 840-4800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
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.
- 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
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