JOSE ROJAS CORTES

JOSE ROJAS CORTES is a Title I public high school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in OROCOVIS, PR with about 478 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 31 teachers, JOSE ROJAS CORTES has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 **JOSE ROJAS CORTES** school is located on Calle Juan D. Rivera y Santiago in the municipality of Orocovis, Puerto Rico. As a public educational institution within the Puerto Rico Department of Education, it serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction to students in its region. The school is situated in the mountainous central area of the island, playing a vital role in the social and educational fabric of Orocovis.

Like many schools in the region, the institution is focused on facilitating the core curriculum set by the state, aiming to foster student development through traditional classroom learning. Its location in Orocovis, a town known for its rugged geography and deep-rooted cultural identity, often allows the school to maintain a close-knit environment where educators and the community work together to support the academic and personal growth of its student body.

For more information, contact JOSE ROJAS CORTES at (787) 867-2630 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.