Serving 430 students in grades 9-12, Jose Rojas Cortes ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 1% in PR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jose Rojas Cortes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jose Rojas Cortes's student population of 430 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jose Rojas Cortes ranks within the top 30% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jose Rojas Cortes is 0.00, which is less 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
#200 out of 839 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
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
Graduation Rate
≥95%
74%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose Rojas Cortes's ranking?
Jose Rojas Cortes is ranked #200 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jose Rojas Cortes?
The graduation rate of Jose Rojas Cortes is 95%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Jose Rojas Cortes?
430 students attend Jose Rojas Cortes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Jose Rojas Cortes students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jose Rojas Cortes?
Jose Rojas Cortes has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jose Rojas Cortes offer ?
Jose Rojas Cortes offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jose Rojas Cortes part of?
Jose Rojas Cortes is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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