PONCE HIGH SCHOOL

557 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ponce High School (Escuela Superior Ponce High) is a historic and iconic educational institution located in the heart of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Situated on Calle Cristina, the school is deeply integrated into the city’s urban core and is recognized for its architectural significance and long-standing role in the community. As a prominent public secondary school, it serves as a cornerstone of academic and extracurricular life for students in the southern region of the island, balancing traditional pedagogical values with the evolving needs of its student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Ponce High School is often celebrated for its cultural impact and school spirit. It has a rich history of producing graduates who go on to excel in various professional fields, reflecting the school's legacy as a place of ambition and civic pride. Its central location makes it a fixture of the Ponce landscape, often associated with the city's vibrant history and commitment to public education. For many in the region, the school is not just an educational facility but a symbol of the resilience and identity of the "Ciudad Señorial."

557

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PONCE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	554
American Indian	1

Hispanic
554 (99.5 %)
White
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)842-4156
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 9 150

Grade 10 144

Grade 11 123

Grade 12 140