HERMINA DIAZ APONTE (LAGO ALTO)

HERMINA DIAZ APONTE (LAGO ALTO) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in TRUJILLO ALTO, PR with about 232 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 13 teachers, HERMINA DIAZ APONTE (LAGO ALTO) 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 **Hermina Díaz Aponte** school, located in the Lago Alto urbanization of Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, serves as a local educational facility within the public school system. Situated at Calle Torrecilla #1167, the school is deeply integrated into the residential community of Lago Alto, providing students in the area with a neighborhood-based learning environment. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s infrastructure, the school functions as a primary hub for academic and social development for families residing in this sector of Trujillo Alto.

The school is recognized as a staple of its community, often characterized by its accessibility and role in fostering local engagement. Like many schools in the region, Hermina Díaz Aponte focuses on meeting the academic standards set by the Department of Education while navigating the unique socio-economic landscape of the municipality. It remains a focal point for the families of Lago Alto, providing both the necessary educational framework for student progress and a consistent, familiar space for youth development within the Trujillo Alto area.

For more information, contact HERMINA DIAZ APONTE (LAGO ALTO) at (787) 761-1425 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.