PETRA MERCADO BOUGART

CARR 906 AVE TEJAS FINAL
HUMACAO, PR 00792

214 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

**Petra Mercado Bougart**, located on Carr 906 Ave Tejas in Humacao, Puerto Rico, is a public educational institution serving the local community. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school is dedicated to providing academic instruction that aligns with regional curriculum standards while fostering the intellectual and personal growth of its students. Its location in Humacao places it within an area that balances residential development with proximity to major local transit routes, making it an accessible hub for families in the municipality.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school functions as a foundational pillar for students in the Humacao region, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and educational equity. Like many public schools in Puerto Rico, Petra Mercado Bougart strives to create a supportive environment where students can develop the essential skills necessary for future academic success or entry into the workforce. The school remains an integral part of the neighborhood’s social fabric, playing a vital role in the development and guidance of the area's youth.

214

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PETRA MERCADO BOUGART
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	213

Hispanic
213 (99.5%)
White
1 (0.5%)

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)852-7780
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	214
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 52

Grade 10 52

Grade 11 44

Grade 12 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PETRA MERCADO BOUGART
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	52
Grade 10	52
Grade 11	44
Grade 12	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PETRA MERCADO BOUGART
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	120	56.1%
Male	94	43.9%

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