ANA J. CANDELAS

CARR 171 KM 0 HM 3 BO SUD
CIDRA, PR 00739

266 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The **Ana J. Candelas** school is a public educational institution located in the municipality of **Cidra, Puerto Rico**, specifically situated along Carr 171 (Km 0.3) in the Bo. Sud sector. As a part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school serves the local community by providing foundational instruction tailored to the regional needs of Cidra. It functions as a key hub for students in the area, focusing on academic development within the framework of the island's public school curriculum.

The school is notable for its specific geographic placement in the mountainous interior of Puerto Rico, which often shapes its role as a central pillar for families in the Barrio Sud community. While it operates under the broader guidelines of the Commonwealth’s educational department, the school reflects the cultural and social characteristics of Cidra, aiming to foster an environment conducive to learning despite the logistical challenges often faced by schools in rural or semi-rural areas of the island.

266

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ANA J. CANDELAS
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	266

Hispanic
266 (100.0%)

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:	PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Phone:	(787)739-8070
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 62

Grade 10 54

Grade 11 71

Grade 12 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ANA J. CANDELAS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	62
Grade 10	54
Grade 11	71
Grade 12	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ANA J. CANDELAS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	119	44.7%
Male	147	55.3%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)