Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez High School (Closed 2013)

Calle Jose Julian Blanco Sosa
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez High School serves 263 students in grades 7-11. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-11
Total Students
263 students
This chart displays total students of Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez High School by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez High School by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(10-11)
30-34%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
90-94%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
10:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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Hispanic
100%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Black
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White
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
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Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% PR state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% PR state average).
How many students attend Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez High School?
263 students attend Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez High School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez High School?
Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez High School offer ?
Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez High School offers enrollment in grades 7-11
What school district is Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez High School part of?
Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez High School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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