JUANA COLON

JUANA COLON is a Title I public high school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in COMERIO, PR with about 488 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 35 teachers, JUANA COLON has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Based on the location provided, **Juana Colón** is a public school located in the Bda. Pasarell (Pasarell community) neighborhood in Comerío, Puerto Rico. Situated along Carr. 778 in the industrial sector, the school serves the local community by providing educational services within a region known for its mountainous terrain and rural-industrial landscape.

As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school plays a vital role in the social and academic development of youth in Comerío. While it is located in an industrial-zoned area, the school remains a focal point for the surrounding residential sectors, offering students a structured learning environment that integrates into the broader fabric of this central Puerto Rican municipality.

For more information, contact JUANA COLON at (787) 875-2130 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

CARR 778 BDA. PASARELL. SECTOR INDUSTRIAL
COMERIO, PR 00782
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JUANA COLON is a public Title I school in COMERIO, PR with about 488 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Puerto Rico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
488
Teachers:
35
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 488 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JUANA COLON is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
100.0%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.