J.P. TORRES SUCCESS ACADEMY

189 CHALAN PALE DUENAS
SANTA RITA, GU 96928

173 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

J.P. Torres Success Academy, located in Santa Rita, Guam, serves as an alternative educational institution dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of students who may require a non-traditional learning environment. By focusing on individualized support and credit recovery, the academy provides a pathway for students to overcome academic obstacles and fulfill their graduation requirements in a setting that prioritizes student engagement and personal growth.

The school is noted for its commitment to creating a nurturing atmosphere that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of life skills. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio and offering specialized instructional strategies, J.P. Torres Success Academy plays a vital role in the Guam Department of Education’s efforts to ensure that all students, regardless of their past challenges, have the resources and guidance necessary to succeed and pursue future educational or career goals.

173

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J.P. TORRES SUCCESS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
Asian	9
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	146

Pacific Islander
146 (84.4%)
Two or More
18 (10.4%)
Asian
9 (5.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Guam Department of Education
Phone:	(671)565-5291
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 6

Grade 10 31

Grade 11 89

Grade 12 47