Serving 500 students in grades 7-12, Ponce 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher 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)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 500 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Graduation Rate
: 23% (Btm 50% in PR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Ponce High School 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 Ponce High School 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ponce High School?
The graduation rate of Ponce High School is 23%, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Ponce High School?
500 students attend Ponce High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ponce High School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponce High School?
Ponce High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Ponce High School offer ?
Ponce High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Ponce High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 500 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Graduation Rate
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
