DR. JOSE N. GANDARA
DR. JOSE N. GANDARA is a Title I public high school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in AIBONITO, PR with about 594 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 41 teachers, DR. JOSE N. GANDARA has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 school located at 315 Calle Degetau Sur in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, is the **Dr. José N. Gándara School**. It serves as an educational institution within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, situated in the mountainous central region of the island. The school is named in honor of Dr. José N. Gándara, a respected figure in the local history of Aibonito, reflecting the community’s commitment to preserving the legacy of prominent Puerto Rican professionals.
As a public school in Aibonito, the institution functions as a key center for academic and social development for the town's youth. It provides a standard curriculum designed to meet the requirements of the Puerto Rico educational system, fostering a learning environment that connects students to their immediate community. Being located on Calle Degetau, the school is integrated into the heart of the town, serving as a pillar for local families and contributing to the educational continuity of the municipality.
For more information, contact DR. JOSE N. GANDARA at (787) 735-7290 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AIBONITO, PR 00705
(787) 735-7290
DR. JOSE N. GANDARA is a public Title I school in AIBONITO, PR with about 594 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:
- 594
- Teachers:
- 41
- 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 594 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DR. JOSE N. GANDARA is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- White
- 0.2%
- Female
- 53.4%
- Male
- 46.6%
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.