SEGUNDO RUIZ BELVIS

SEGUNDO RUIZ BELVIS is a Title I public high school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in HORMIGUEROS, PR with about 712 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 44 teachers, SEGUNDO RUIZ BELVIS has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 **SEGUNDO RUIZ BELVIS Elementary School**, located in the town of Hormigueros, Puerto Rico, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Named in honor of SEGUNDO RUIZ BELVIS, a prominent 19th-century Puerto Rican abolitionist and autonomy advocate, the school carries the legacy of one of the island's most significant historical figures. The facility is situated centrally within the municipality, providing a local learning environment that prioritizes the academic and social development of primary-grade students in the region.

As a public institution within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school is dedicated to fostering basic literacy, numeracy, and civic values among its students. Like many schools in the area, it serves as a community anchor, working to navigate the unique educational challenges of the region while preparing children for their transition into secondary education. The school reflects the cultural identity of Hormigueros, emphasizing a curriculum that adheres to local educational standards while honoring the town's historical and communal heritage.

For more information, contact SEGUNDO RUIZ BELVIS at (787) 849-2610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.