JUAN B. HUYKE

JUAN B. HUYKE is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in GUAYNABO, PR with about 395 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, JUAN B. HUYKE has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **JUAN B. HUYKE School**, located in the Altamesa urban area of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, serves as a public educational institution within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local community by providing foundational academic instruction to students in the Guaynabo area, focusing on meeting the standards of the island’s public school curriculum.

The school is named in honor of JUAN B. HUYKE, a prominent Puerto Rican educator, journalist, and politician who served as the Commissioner of Education and acting Governor of Puerto Rico in the early 20th century. By carrying his name, the institution reflects a commitment to the historical and educational values championed by Huyke. Situated in an accessible residential zone, the school functions as a hub for student development, aiming to foster academic growth and social cohesion among the youth of Altamesa.

For more information, contact JUAN B. HUYKE at (787) 782-3924 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.