LUIS PALES MATOS
LUIS PALES MATOS is a Title I public high school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in BAYAMON, PR with about 297 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 24 teachers, LUIS PALES MATOS 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.
Escuela Luis Palés Matos is a public educational institution located in the Santa Rosa urbanization of Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Situated at the corner of Calle 11 and Calle 17, the school serves the local community by providing primary or secondary education within the Bayamón school district. Named after the renowned Puerto Rican poet and literary figure Luis Palés Matos, the school carries a legacy tied to the island's cultural and intellectual history.
As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, the facility functions as a neighborhood anchor, offering academic programs designed to meet the curricular standards of the island. Its location in the established residential area of Santa Rosa makes it a central point for families in the region, focusing on student development, social growth, and community engagement. The school reflects the characteristic structure of urban educational centers in Bayamón, balancing its academic responsibilities with the surrounding suburban environment.
For more information, contact LUIS PALES MATOS at (787) 786-4275 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BAYAMON, PR 00959
(787) 786-4275
LUIS PALES MATOS is a public Title I school in BAYAMON, PR with about 297 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Puerto Rico
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
- Total Students:
- 297
- Teachers:
- 24
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 297 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LUIS PALES MATOS is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 100.0%
- Female
- 54.5%
- Male
- 45.5%
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.