Serving 462 students in grades 9-12, Juan Suarez Pelegrina ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Juan Suarez Pelegrina's student population of 462 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Juan Suarez Pelegrina ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Juan Suarez Pelegrina is 0.02, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#642 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)75-79%
74%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Juan Suarez Pelegrina's ranking?
Juan Suarez Pelegrina is ranked #642 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Juan Suarez Pelegrina often compared to?
Juan Suarez Pelegrinais often viewed alongside schools like Benito Cerezo Vazquez, Salvador Fuentes by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Juan Suarez Pelegrina?
The graduation rate of Juan Suarez Pelegrina is 75-79%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Juan Suarez Pelegrina?
462 students attend Juan Suarez Pelegrina.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Juan Suarez Pelegrina students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juan Suarez Pelegrina?
Juan Suarez Pelegrina has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Juan Suarez Pelegrina offer ?
Juan Suarez Pelegrina offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Juan Suarez Pelegrina part of?
Juan Suarez Pelegrina is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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