CENTRO RESIDENCIAL DE OPORTUNIDADES EDUCATIVAS DE MAYAGUEZ

CENTRO RESIDENCIAL DE OPORTUNIDADES EDUCATIVAS DE MAYAGUEZ is a Title I public high school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in MAYAGUEZ, PR with about 236 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 21 teachers, CENTRO RESIDENCIAL DE OPORTUNIDADES EDUCATIVAS DE MAYAGUEZ has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 **Centro Residencial de Oportunidades Educativas de Mayagüez (CROEM)** is a unique, highly specialized public residential magnet school located on the historic Cerro Las Mesas in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. Founded in 1968, the institution is renowned for its rigorous academic curriculum, which focuses heavily on science, mathematics, and technology. Because it is a residential school, it brings together talented high school students (grades 10–12) from across the island, fostering a distinct community environment where students live and study together in a setting designed to prepare them for competitive university programs and professional scientific careers.

The school is widely considered one of the most prestigious academic institutions in Puerto Rico, consistently producing high-achieving graduates who go on to excel in fields such as engineering, medicine, and research. Beyond its academic intensity, CROEM is known for its strong sense of tradition and the "CROEMita" spirit, which emphasizes leadership, independence, and collaboration. Situated at a high elevation overlooking the western coast of the island, the school’s campus provides a disciplined and inspiring atmosphere that facilitates both personal growth and advanced intellectual development.

For more information, contact CENTRO RESIDENCIAL DE OPORTUNIDADES EDUCATIVAS DE MAYAGUEZ at (787) 832-3720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.