Below Average
#642 of 842 schools in PR
Ponce High School
High School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 109, Ponce, PR 00733
Enrollment
500
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
4.9
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
500
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
4.9
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#642 of 842
In Ponce
#33 of 38
public schools
In district
#642 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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About Ponce High School
Ponce High School is a public high school in Ponce, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Ponce High School serves approximately 500 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Ponce High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #642 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Ponce High School show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 5.7
- PR avg 5.7
What Parents Should Know
71% of students at Ponce High School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Ponce High School — Students at Ponce High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PR EDFACTS (2017-18)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.8/10.
How Ponce High School Compares
See how Ponce High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
PO BOX 109, Ponce, PR 00733
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ponce High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. DR. PILA (rated 6.7/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BERNARDINO CORDERO BERNARD (rated 6.7/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Ponce, see our Ponce schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DR. RAFAEL PUJALS Ponce | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| HEMETERIO COLON Ponce | 0.4 mi | 5.9 |
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN PONCE Ponce | 0.5 mi | 8.6 |
| ISMAEL MALDONADO LUGARO Ponce | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| RAMON MARIN Ponce | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| ANDRES GRILLASCA SALAS Ponce | 0.7 mi | 4.4 |
| DR. JOSE CELSO BARBOSA PONCE Ponce | 0.7 mi | 7.1 |
| RODULFO DEL VALLE Ponce | 0.9 mi | 8.4 |
| ANTONIO PAOLI PONCE Ponce | 1.1 mi | 3.5 |
| JUAN CUEVAS ABOY Ponce | 1.1 mi | 8.7 |
| ERNESTO RAMOS ANTONINI PONCE Ponce | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| DR. PILA Ponce | 1.2 mi | 6.7 |
| JAIME L. DREW Ponce | 1.2 mi | 7.9 |
| SANTA TERESITA Ponce | 1.3 mi | 8.2 |
| BERNARDINO CORDERO BERNARD Ponce | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| EDUARDO NEUMANN GANDIA Ponce | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| MANUEL GONZALEZ PATO Ponce | 1.6 mi | 5.9 |
| JOSEFINA BOYA LEON Ponce | 1.7 mi | 7.0 |
| LIBRADO NET Ponce | 1.8 mi | 9.1 |
| ANGELA CORDERO BERNARD Ponce | 2.2 mi | 7.2 |
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| PETRA ROMAN VIGO Carolina, PR | 4.9 |
| SUPERIOR VOCACIONAL ELADIO RIVERA QUINONES Loiza, PR | 4.9 |
| DR. AGUSTIN STAHL Bayamon, PR | 5.0 |
| ERNESTINA MENDEZ San Sebastian, PR | 5.0 |
| JUAN QUIRINDONGO MORELL Vega Baja, PR | 5.0 |
| BENITO CEREZO VAZQUEZ Aguadilla, PR | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ponce High School
What grades does Ponce High School serve?
Ponce High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Ponce High School?
Ponce High School has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponce High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponce High School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ponce High School rank in PR?
Ponce High School ranks #642 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Ponce High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ponce High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Ponce High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ponce High School has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Ponce High School a charter school?
No, Ponce High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ponce High School a Title I school?
No, Ponce High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ponce High School?
91.2% of students at Ponce High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 85 Very Walkable
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ponce Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.4%
- Phone
- (787) 842-4156
- 4-Year Graduation
- 57.0%
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #642 of 842
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