Serving 214 students in grades 7-9, Pedro Lopez Canino High School 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower 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 7-9
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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
7%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
81%
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 36% PR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Pedro Lopez Canino High School?
214 students attend Pedro Lopez Canino High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Pedro Lopez Canino High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pedro Lopez Canino High School?
Pedro Lopez Canino High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Pedro Lopez Canino High School offer ?
Pedro Lopez Canino High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Pedro Lopez Canino High School part of?
Pedro Lopez Canino High School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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