Excellent
#172 of 842 schools in PR
Top 20% in state
Jose Rojas Cortes
High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Orocovis, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 2112, Orocovis, PR 00720
- Math 37% proficient (2018)
- Reading 67% proficient (2018)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jose Rojas Cortes score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2015, reaching 52% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 54% (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
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jose Rojas Cortes 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 34Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$19,049
Median home value
$96,200
Median rent
$482/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
52.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberto MelendezEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas De Ceiba (croec)Enrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 107 | Compare → |
| Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (croev)Enrollment path unverified | 9.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 173 | Compare → |
| Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos PonceEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 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
- #172 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jose Rojas Cortes is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jose Rojas Cortes
Jose Rojas Cortes is a public high school in Orocovis, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 429 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #172 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jose Rojas Cortes
What grades does Jose Rojas Cortes serve?
Jose Rojas Cortes serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jose Rojas Cortes?
Jose Rojas Cortes has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose Rojas Cortes?
The student-teacher ratio at Jose Rojas Cortes is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jose Rojas Cortes rank in PR?
Jose Rojas Cortes ranks #172 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Jose Rojas Cortes's MySchoolScout rating?
Jose Rojas Cortes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Jose Rojas Cortes?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jose Rojas Cortes has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Jose Rojas Cortes a charter school?
No, Jose Rojas Cortes is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jose Rojas Cortes a Title I school?
No, Jose Rojas Cortes is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jose Rojas Cortes?
91.1% of students at Jose Rojas Cortes 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
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orocovis Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.6%
- Phone
- (787) 867-2630
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 00720)
- 20,974
- Area average commute
- 37.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 00720; 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
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