Needs Improvement
#806 of 842 schools in PR
Juan Ponce De Leon
High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · San Juan, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 9300220, San Juan, PR 00928
- Math 3% proficient (2018)
- Reading 17% proficient (2018)
- 47.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Juan Ponce De Leon score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 10% across the 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 16% (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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Puerto Rico Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 858
- Rank in district
- #806 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Juan Ponce De Leon is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Juan Ponce De Leon
Juan Ponce De Leon is a public high school in San Juan, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 234 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #806 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Juan Ponce De Leon
What grades does Juan Ponce De Leon serve?
Juan Ponce De Leon serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Juan Ponce De Leon?
Juan Ponce De Leon has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juan Ponce De Leon?
The student-teacher ratio at Juan Ponce De Leon is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Juan Ponce De Leon rank in PR?
Juan Ponce De Leon ranks #806 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Juan Ponce De Leon's MySchoolScout rating?
Juan Ponce De Leon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Juan Ponce De Leon?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Juan Ponce De Leon has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Juan Ponce De Leon a charter school?
No, Juan Ponce De Leon is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Juan Ponce De Leon a Title I school?
No, Juan Ponce De Leon is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Juan Ponce De Leon?
91.0% of students at Juan Ponce De Leon 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
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Juan Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 91.9%
- Phone
- (787) 764-4630
- 4-Year Graduation
- 47.0%
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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