JUAN QUIRINDONGO MORELL (SUPERIOR)
JUAN QUIRINDONGO MORELL (SUPERIOR) is a Title I public high school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in VEGA BAJA, PR with about 692 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 38 teachers, JUAN QUIRINDONGO MORELL (SUPERIOR) has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
**JUAN QUIRINDONGO MORELL (SUPERIOR)** is a public high school located in the El Rosario urban area of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. As a "Superior" level institution, it serves students in the upper secondary grades (typically 10th through 12th grade), acting as a foundational academic environment for adolescents transitioning toward higher education or vocational careers. The school operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education and plays a vital role in the local community by providing core curriculum subjects, extracurricular opportunities, and professional guidance to the youth of Vega Baja.
Situated on Calle Q Fernal, the school is integrated into the residential landscape of the El Rosario urbanization, making it a focal point for the surrounding neighborhoods. Like many public schools in the region, Juan Quirindongo Morell emphasizes both academic achievement and the cultivation of social values, aiming to prepare its student body to meet the challenges of the contemporary workforce and post-secondary academic demands. Its presence remains an essential component of the educational infrastructure in the municipality of Vega Baja.
For more information, contact JUAN QUIRINDONGO MORELL (SUPERIOR) at (787) 858-0859 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
VEGA BAJA, PR 00693
(787) 858-0859
JUAN QUIRINDONGO MORELL (SUPERIOR) is a public Title I school in VEGA BAJA, PR with about 692 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:
- 692
- Teachers:
- 38
- 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 692 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JUAN QUIRINDONGO MORELL (SUPERIOR) is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 54.0%
- Male
- 46.0%
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.