DR. SANTIAGO VEVE CALZADA

DR. SANTIAGO VEVE CALZADA is a Title I public high school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in FAJARDO, PR with about 405 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 32 teachers, DR. SANTIAGO VEVE CALZADA has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

DR. SANTIAGO VEVE CALZADA is a public educational institution located in the coastal city of Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Situated on Avenida General Valero, the school serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction within the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s public school system. As is characteristic of schools in this region, it plays a vital role in the social and intellectual development of Fajardo’s youth, focusing on meeting the state-mandated curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment for its students.

The school is named in honor of DR. SANTIAGO VEVE CALZADA, a prominent historical figure known for his contributions to the Fajardo region. Because of its location in a key municipality on the eastern side of the island, the school acts as a community hub, navigating the unique cultural and educational challenges inherent to Puerto Rico’s public school sector. Families in the area rely on the institution to provide essential primary or secondary education (depending on the specific grade levels offered) and to prepare students for future academic and professional endeavors.

For more information, contact DR. SANTIAGO VEVE CALZADA at (787) 863-0125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.