PETRA MERCADO BOUGART
PETRA MERCADO BOUGART is a Title I public high school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in HUMACAO, PR with about 709 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 34 teachers, PETRA MERCADO BOUGART has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
**PETRA MERCADO BOUGART**, located on Carr 906 Ave Tejas in Humacao, Puerto Rico, is a public educational institution serving the local community. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school is dedicated to providing academic instruction that aligns with regional curriculum standards while fostering the intellectual and personal growth of its students. Its location in Humacao places it within an area that balances residential development with proximity to major local transit routes, making it an accessible hub for families in the municipality.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the school functions as a foundational pillar for students in the Humacao region, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and educational equity. Like many public schools in Puerto Rico, PETRA MERCADO BOUGART strives to create a supportive environment where students can develop the essential skills necessary for future academic success or entry into the workforce. The school remains an integral part of the neighborhood’s social fabric, playing a vital role in the development and guidance of the area's youth.
For more information, contact PETRA MERCADO BOUGART at (787) 852-7780 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HUMACAO, PR 00792
(787) 852-7780
PETRA MERCADO BOUGART is a public Title I school in HUMACAO, PR with about 709 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:
- 709
- Teachers:
- 34
- 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 709 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PETRA MERCADO BOUGART is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 100.0%
- Female
- 52.6%
- Male
- 47.4%
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.