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#381 of 842 schools in PR

Top 45% in state

Rafael Cordero San Juan

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · San Juan, PR

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

PO BOX 9161, San Juan, PR 00908

  • Math 5% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2018)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation53.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism34.3%

Students at Rafael Cordero San Juan score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency5%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 30% across the 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 64% (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

90.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rafael Cordero San Juan 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 87Very Walkable

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Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
53.7% 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
Rafael Maria De LabraEnrollment path unverified3.87–120.4 mi218Compare →
Central De Artes VisualesEnrollment path unverified7.66–120.8 mi560Compare →
Julian E. Blanco - BalletEnrollment path unverified8.55–121.0 mi74Compare →
Padre RufoEnrollment path unverified7.86–121.1 mi258Compare →

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
#381 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rafael Cordero San Juan is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rafael Cordero San Juan

Rafael Cordero San Juan is a public high school in San Juan, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 108 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #381 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rafael Cordero San Juan

What grades does Rafael Cordero San Juan serve?

Rafael Cordero San Juan serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Rafael Cordero San Juan?

Rafael Cordero San Juan has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rafael Cordero San Juan?

The student-teacher ratio at Rafael Cordero San Juan is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rafael Cordero San Juan rank in PR?

Rafael Cordero San Juan ranks #381 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Rafael Cordero San Juan's MySchoolScout rating?

Rafael Cordero San Juan has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Rafael Cordero San Juan?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rafael Cordero San Juan has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Rafael Cordero San Juan a charter school?

No, Rafael Cordero San Juan is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rafael Cordero San Juan a Title I school?

No, Rafael Cordero San Juan is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rafael Cordero San Juan?

90.7% of students at Rafael Cordero San Juan 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
108
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
vocational
Setting
Large City
County
San Juan Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
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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