BETHZAIDA VELAZQUEZ SUPERIOR

BETHZAIDA VELAZQUEZ SUPERIOR 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 345 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 25 teachers, BETHZAIDA VELAZQUEZ SUPERIOR has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

**Bethzaida Velázquez Superior** (Escuela Superior Bethzaida Velázquez) is a public high school located in the Urbanización Las Delicias in Ponce, Puerto Rico. As a secondary educational institution, it serves students in the local community by providing a standard academic curriculum mandated by the Puerto Rico Department of Education. The school plays a central role in the Las Delicias neighborhood, acting as a hub for adolescent development and community engagement within the city of Ponce.

The school is named in honor of Bethzaida Velázquez, a figure recognized for her contributions to education and the local community. Like many public high schools in the region, the institution focuses on preparing students for higher education or vocational opportunities through its academic programs and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a presence in the Ponce school district, Bethzaida Velázquez Superior works to support the educational growth of its student body while fostering the cultural and civic values characteristic of the southern region of Puerto Rico.

For more information, contact BETHZAIDA VELAZQUEZ SUPERIOR at (787) 284-1080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.