EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS (SUPERIOR)

EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS (SUPERIOR) is a Title I public high school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in MAYAGUEZ, PR with about 892 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 53 teachers, EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS (SUPERIOR) has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

**Eugenio María de Hostos** is a public high school (*escuela superior*) located in the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. Situated at the intersection of Calle Nanadich and Calle Vázquez, the school serves the local community by providing secondary education, typically covering grades 10 through 12. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school is named in honor of Eugenio María de Hostos, a prominent Puerto Rican educator, philosopher, and social reformer whose legacy emphasizes academic rigor, civic duty, and the pursuit of knowledge.

The school functions as a hub for students in the Mayagüez area, offering a standard curriculum designed to prepare youth for university studies or the workforce. Like many institutions in the region, the school’s atmosphere reflects the local culture of the "Sultana del Oeste" (Mayagüez). It plays a vital role in the neighborhood's social and educational landscape, providing a space for students to develop their personal and academic identities while navigating the challenges and opportunities within the Puerto Rican public education system.

For more information, contact EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS (SUPERIOR) at (787) 832-2062 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.