Serving 941 students in grades 9-12, Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 941 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Graduation Rate: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo's student population of 941 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
941 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#811 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)81%
74%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo's ranking?
Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo is ranked #811 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo often compared to?
Dr Pedro Perea Fajardois often viewed alongside schools like Eugenio Maria De Hostos Mayaguez, Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo?
The graduation rate of Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo is 81%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo?
941 students attend Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo?
Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo offer ?
Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo part of?
Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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