BONIFACIO SANCHEZ JIMENEZ (GANDARA)

264 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The **Bonifacio Sánchez Jiménez School**, located at Calle San José 119 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, is a notable educational institution serving the local community. Situated in the mountainous central region of the island, the school plays a vital role in the academic development of students within the Aibonito municipality. Its location in the town’s historic or central area places it at the heart of the community, often serving as a focal point for local social and academic engagement.

As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s system, the school is dedicated to providing core curriculum instruction while fostering an environment suitable for student growth and civic responsibility. Institutions like Bonifacio Sánchez Jiménez are integral to the identity of Aibonito, often reflecting the town’s values of tradition and community resilience. For families in the area, the school serves as a fundamental pillar for primary or secondary education, focusing on preparing students for future academic and professional endeavors within the context of the Puerto Rican public school system.

264

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BONIFACIO SANCHEZ JIMENEZ (GANDARA)
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	264

Hispanic
264 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Phone:	(787)735-4631
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 38

Grade 10 68

Grade 11 69

Grade 12 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BONIFACIO SANCHEZ JIMENEZ (GANDARA)
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	38
Grade 10	68
Grade 11	69
Grade 12	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BONIFACIO SANCHEZ JIMENEZ (GANDARA)
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	151	57.2%
Male	113	42.8%

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