ANA J. CANDELAS

ANA J. CANDELAS is a Title I public high school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in CIDRA, PR with about 473 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 29 teachers, ANA J. CANDELAS 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.

The **ANA J. CANDELAS** school is a public educational institution located in the municipality of **Cidra, Puerto Rico**, specifically situated along Carr 171 (Km 0.3) in the Bo. Sud sector. As a part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school serves the local community by providing foundational instruction tailored to the regional needs of Cidra. It functions as a key hub for students in the area, focusing on academic development within the framework of the island's public school curriculum.

The school is notable for its specific geographic placement in the mountainous interior of Puerto Rico, which often shapes its role as a central pillar for families in the Barrio Sud community. While it operates under the broader guidelines of the Commonwealth’s educational department, the school reflects the cultural and social characteristics of Cidra, aiming to foster an environment conducive to learning despite the logistical challenges often faced by schools in rural or semi-rural areas of the island.

For more information, contact ANA J. CANDELAS at (787) 739-8070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.