CENTRO VOCACIONAL ESPECIAL

CARR 417 KM 3 HM 6 ESQ CARR 418 BO GUANABANO
AGUADA, PR 00602

115 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The **Centro Vocacional Especial**, located in the Bo. Guanabano sector of Aguada, Puerto Rico, functions as a specialized educational institution focused on vocational training and skill development. Serving the local community, the school is designed to cater to students who require a tailored pedagogical approach, emphasizing hands-on learning and practical experience to prepare them for future independence and workforce integration.

By operating within the framework of Puerto Rico’s specialized vocational system, the center bridges the gap between traditional academics and career readiness. It provides a structured environment where students can develop technical proficiencies and essential life skills, ensuring that even those with specific educational needs have access to the training necessary to succeed in their personal and professional lives.

115

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

4.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRO VOCACIONAL ESPECIAL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	115

Hispanic
115 (100.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Phone:	(787)868-3245
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 6 5

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 16

Grade 9 19

Grade 10 17

Grade 11 14

Grade 12 16

Ungraded 18