Serving 183 students in grades 7-12, Eugenio Maria De Hostos High School 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
81%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Eugenio Maria De Hostos High School?
183 students attend Eugenio Maria De Hostos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Eugenio Maria De Hostos High School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eugenio Maria De Hostos High School?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Eugenio Maria De Hostos High School offer ?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Eugenio Maria De Hostos High School part of?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos High School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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