PORFIRIO CRUZ GARCIA
PORFIRIO CRUZ GARCIA is a Title I public high school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in COROZAL, PR with about 193 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 16 teachers, PORFIRIO CRUZ GARCIA 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.
Based on the information provided, **PORFIRIO CRUZ GARCIA** is a public educational institution located in the Cuchillas ward (Barrio Cuchillas) of Corozal, Puerto Rico. Situated along Highway 568 (Carr. 568), the school serves the local community in this mountainous region of the island. Like many schools in the Corozal municipality, it functions as a central hub for neighborhood students, providing foundational education within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system.
The school is characterized by its rural setting, which is typical of the infrastructure found in the inland regions of Puerto Rico. As a local community pillar, it plays a vital role in the academic and social development of the youth in the Cuchillas area. While specific details regarding its current grade levels or specialized programs are best verified through the official Puerto Rico Department of Education directory, the school remains a recognized landmark for those residing in the KM 6.6 sector of the municipality.
For more information, contact PORFIRIO CRUZ GARCIA at (787) 859-0288 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COROZAL, PR 00783
(787) 859-0288
PORFIRIO CRUZ GARCIA is a public Title I school in COROZAL, PR with about 193 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Puerto Rico
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
- Total Students:
- 193
- Teachers:
- 16
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 193 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PORFIRIO CRUZ GARCIA is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 100.0%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.