BERNARDINO CORDERO BERNARD

BERNARDINO CORDERO BERNARD is a Title I public high school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in PONCE, PR with about 1,311 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 76 teachers, BERNARDINO CORDERO BERNARD 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.

Bernardino Cordero Bernar is a public vocational-technical high school located in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Often referred to as a "Escuela Vocacional," it serves as a specialized educational institution designed to provide students with both a standard academic curriculum and intensive training in various industrial and service-oriented trades. The school plays a significant role in the regional economy of southern Puerto Rico by preparing students for immediate entry into the workforce or for continued technical studies at the university level.

The curriculum at Bernardino Cordero Bernar is diverse, offering pathways in fields such as automotive mechanics, electronics, construction, culinary arts, graphic design, and nursing assistant programs, among others. By integrating hands-on laboratory work with traditional classroom instruction, the school aims to equip students with practical, marketable skills. The facility is situated on Carr 488, serving the Ponce community as a key hub for secondary vocational education and youth development.

For more information, contact BERNARDINO CORDERO BERNARD at (787) 842-7091 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.