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#698 of 842 schools in PR

Juan Suarez Pelegrina

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Aguadilla, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 98, Aguadilla, PR 00605

  • Math 8% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2018)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation8.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism81.6%

Students at Juan Suarez Pelegrina score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency8%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 22% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
11%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
6%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
6%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 51% (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

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The neighborhood

Where Juan Suarez Pelegrina 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 22Car-Dependent

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Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
8.2% 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
Salvador FuentesEnrollment path unverified6.09–122.5 mi218Compare →
Benito Cerezo VazquezEnrollment path unverified4.89–124.2 mi440Compare →
Dr. Heriberto DomenechEnrollment path unverified4.59–124.8 mi822Compare →
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas De Ceiba (croec)Enrollment path unverified9.09–12Not available107Compare →

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
#698 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 Suarez Pelegrina is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Juan Suarez Pelegrina

Juan Suarez Pelegrina is a public high school in Aguadilla, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 462 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #698 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Juan Suarez Pelegrina

What grades does Juan Suarez Pelegrina serve?

Juan Suarez Pelegrina serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Juan Suarez Pelegrina?

Juan Suarez Pelegrina has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Juan Suarez Pelegrina?

The student-teacher ratio at Juan Suarez Pelegrina is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Juan Suarez Pelegrina rank in PR?

Juan Suarez Pelegrina ranks #698 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Juan Suarez Pelegrina's MySchoolScout rating?

Juan Suarez Pelegrina has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Suarez Pelegrina?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Juan Suarez Pelegrina has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Juan Suarez Pelegrina a charter school?

No, Juan Suarez Pelegrina is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Juan Suarez Pelegrina a Title I school?

No, Juan Suarez Pelegrina is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Juan Suarez Pelegrina?

91.1% of students at Juan Suarez Pelegrina 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
462
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Aguadilla Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
81.6%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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