Approximately 85% of public high school students in Puerto Rico are eligible for free lunch (2025).
The public high schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico is Abelardo Martinez Otero with 85% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 85%
85%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Puerto Rico (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Abelardo Martinez Otero
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 6-12
Villa Los Santos Calle 14 Fina
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 879-2614
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 879-2614
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia Alianza
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: K-9
Pr 864 Km 0.5 Bo. Hato Tejas
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 459-4580
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 459-4580
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Adela Brenes Texidor
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 6-12
Carr 3 Km. 143 Hm 8
Guayama, PR 00785
(787) 864-7700
Guayama, PR 00785
(787) 864-7700
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Adela Rolon Fuentes
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 9-12
Ave Principal Toa Alta Heights
Toa Alta, PR 00954
(787) 279-8282
Toa Alta, PR 00954
(787) 279-8282
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Adolfina Irizarry De Puig
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 5-12
Ave Luis Munoz Rivera Final #2
Toa Baja, PR 00951
(787) 794-2018
Toa Baja, PR 00951
(787) 794-2018
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Adrianne Serrano
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 4-12
Carr Estatal 201 Km 5 Hm 4 Bar
Vieques, PR 00765
(787) 741-8692
Vieques, PR 00765
(787) 741-8692
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Alberto Melendez
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 9-12
Calle Juan D Rivera De Santiag
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-3353
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-3353
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Alcides Figueroa
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 6-12
Calle Maria Monagas
Anasco, PR 00610
(787) 826-2195
Anasco, PR 00610
(787) 826-2195
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Amalia Marin
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: K-9
Calle Penasco Final Paradise H
San Juan, PR 00924
(787) 763-5218
San Juan, PR 00924
(787) 763-5218
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Ana Delia Flores Santana
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 7-12
Bo Quebrada Vuelta
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0424
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0424
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Angel P. Millan Rohena
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 6-12
Car 857 Km 0.3 Bo Canovanillas
Carolina, PR 00986
(787) 750-4480
Carolina, PR 00986
(787) 750-4480
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Angel Sandin Martinez
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 4-9
4 Calle Julio Otero Esq Jose A
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-2120
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-2120
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Anibal Reyes Belen
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 9-12
Carr 130 K12 4 Bo Campo Alegre
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 820-4022
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 820-4022
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Anita Otero Hernandez
(Math: 4% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 6-12
Zona Industrial Bo Catano
Humacao, PR 00792
(787) 285-5575
Humacao, PR 00792
(787) 285-5575
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Antolin Santos Negron
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 8-12
Calle Georgetti Num.42
Comerio, PR 00782
(787) 875-3245
Comerio, PR 00782
(787) 875-3245
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Antonio Fernos Isern
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 9-12
Carr 181 Km 32.5 Bo Quebrada
San Lorenzo, PR 00754
(787) 736-8330
San Lorenzo, PR 00754
(787) 736-8330
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Asuncion Rodriguez De Sala
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 7-12
Carr 127 Bo Quebrada
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-0401
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-0401
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Basilio Milan Hernandez
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 6-11
Ave Jose De Diego Esq Sabana S
Toa Baja, PR 00950
(787) 795-6570
Toa Baja, PR 00950
(787) 795-6570
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Benito Cerezo Vazquez
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 9-12
Carr. 107int. 458 Bda. Borinqu
Aguadilla, PR 00603
(787) 891-5000
Aguadilla, PR 00603
(787) 891-5000
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Benjamin Harrison
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 9-12
249 Ave Jose De Diego
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-1309
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-1309
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Bernardino Cordero Bernard
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 8-12
Carr 488 Ave Juan B Roman
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-7091
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-7091
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Bonifacio Sanchez Jimenez
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 9-12
Calle San Jose 119
Aibonito, PR 00705
(787) 735-4631
Aibonito, PR 00705
(787) 735-4631
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez
(Math: 38% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: K-12
Calle Betances Num.75
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-6327
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-6327
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Cacique Agueybana
(Math: 2% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 6-12
Urb Sierra Bayamon Calle 61
Bayamon, PR 00960
(787) 780-9906
Bayamon, PR 00960
(787) 780-9906
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Carlos F. Daniels
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 9-12
Urb Severo Quinones Calle J S
Carolina, PR 00986
(787) 768-3735
Carolina, PR 00986
(787) 768-3735
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Central De Artes Visuales
(Math: 4% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 6-12
1415 Ave Ponce De Leon Pda 20
San Juan, PR 00907
(787) 723-8911
San Juan, PR 00907
(787) 723-8911
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 9-12
Urb Puerto Nuevo Calle Constit
San Juan, PR 00921
(787) 792-0111
San Juan, PR 00921
(787) 792-0111
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem)
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 9-12
Cerro Las Mesas Km6 Hm.9
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 832-3720
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 832-3720
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Cristina (Amada) Martinez Martinez
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 9-12
Carr 149 Bo Jagueyes Desvio #5
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-5940
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-5940
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Domingo Aponte Collazo
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 8-12
Carr 111 Calle Ramon De Jesus
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2408
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2408
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 9-12
Ave Luis Llorens Torres
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 833-0865
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 833-0865
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Dr. Agustin Stahl
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 8-12
Calle Parque Esq Betances
Bayamon, PR 00956
(787) 785-1279
Bayamon, PR 00956
(787) 785-1279
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Dr. Carlos Gonzalez
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 9-12
Carr 441 Km 0 Hm 1 Bo Guaniqui
Aguada, PR 00602
(787) 868-3280
Aguada, PR 00602
(787) 868-3280
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Dr. Facundo Bueso
(Math: 2% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 6-12
Calle Del Valle Esq Eduardo Co
San Juan, PR 00915
(787) 727-4578
San Juan, PR 00915
(787) 727-4578
Rank: #1 - 1931. - 193.
Dr. Heriberto Domenech
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 9-12
Carr 2 Km 112 Bo Mora
Isabela, PR 00662
(787) 830-2915
Isabela, PR 00662
(787) 830-2915
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The best top ranked public high schools in Puerto Rico include Abelardo Martinez Otero, Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia Alianza and Adela Brenes Texidor.
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