JOSEFA VELEZ BAUZA (SUPERIOR URBANA)

JOSEFA VELEZ BAUZA (SUPERIOR URBANA) is a Title I public high school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in PENUELAS, PR with about 700 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 54 teachers, JOSEFA VELEZ BAUZA (SUPERIOR URBANA) has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 **JOSEFA VELEZ BAUZA (SUPERIOR URBANA)** is a public high school located in the Bo. Cotto sector of Peñuelas, Puerto Rico. As a "Superior" (high school) level institution, it serves as a central educational hub for the local community, providing secondary education to adolescents in the region. The school operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, adhering to the standard academic curriculum required for students to obtain their high school diploma and prepare for post-secondary studies or vocational paths.

The school is situated along Carr. 132, a primary artery in Peñuelas, making it accessible to students residing in the rural and suburban areas surrounding the town center. Like many schools in the region, it plays a vital role in the social fabric of the community, serving not only as a place of academic instruction but also as a venue for extracurricular activities, athletics, and local student engagement. Its identity is deeply tied to the town of Peñuelas, reflecting the local culture and the educational goals of the Puerto Rican public school system.

For more information, contact JOSEFA VELEZ BAUZA (SUPERIOR URBANA) at (787) 836-1665 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.