Josefa Pastrana High School serves 598 students in grades 10-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
598 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% PR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% PR state average).
How many students attend Josefa Pastrana High School?
598 students attend Josefa Pastrana High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Josefa Pastrana High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Josefa Pastrana High School?
Josefa Pastrana High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Josefa Pastrana High School offer ?
Josefa Pastrana High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Josefa Pastrana High School part of?
Josefa Pastrana High School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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