Serving 233 students in grades 7-12, Sergio Ramirez De Arellano (Especializada) High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
233 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)85-89%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Hispanic
(15-16)100%
100%
Black
(15-16)n/a
n/a
White
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% PR state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% PR state average).
How many students attend Sergio Ramirez De Arellano (Especializada) High School?
233 students attend Sergio Ramirez De Arellano (Especializada) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Sergio Ramirez De Arellano (Especializada) High School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sergio Ramirez De Arellano (Especializada) High School?
Sergio Ramirez De Arellano (Especializada) High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Sergio Ramirez De Arellano (Especializada) High School offer ?
Sergio Ramirez De Arellano (Especializada) High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sergio Ramirez De Arellano (Especializada) High School part of?
Sergio Ramirez De Arellano (Especializada) High School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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