MONSERRATE LEON IRIZARRY

429 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The **Escuela Monserrate León de Irizarry** is a public educational institution located in the municipality of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico (specifically along Carr 101, Km 18.2). As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school serves the local community by providing core academic instruction to students, typically focusing on elementary or middle school levels depending on current regional district configurations. Its location in the southwestern part of the island places it within a region known for its strong community ties and proximity to the coastal landscapes of Cabo Rojo.

Like many public schools in the region, the Monserrate León de Irizarry plays a vital role in the social and academic development of local youth. The institution is tasked with meeting the standards set by the Puerto Rico Department of Education, emphasizing both the development of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills while fostering an environment that reflects the cultural identity of the Cabo Rojo community. For families in the area, it serves as a central hub for student engagement and educational growth.

429

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MONSERRATE LEON IRIZARRY
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	429

Hispanic
429 (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)255-2720
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 9 112

Grade 10 110

Grade 11 91

Grade 12 100

Ungraded 16