ALEJANDRO TAPIA Y RIVERA LAJAS

CARR 304 KM 3.0 BO LA PARGUERA
LAJAS, PR 00667

78 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The **Alejandro Tapia y Rivera School** is a public educational institution located in the scenic coastal community of La Parguera in Lajas, Puerto Rico. Situated along PR-304, the school serves the local population of this unique area, which is widely recognized for its bioluminescent bay and significant tourism industry. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school plays a vital role in the community by providing foundational education to students in a region characterized by its blend of traditional fishing culture and natural environmental landmarks.

The school is named in honor of Alejandro Tapia y Rivera, a foundational figure in Puerto Rican literature and history often referred to as the "Father of Puerto Rican Literature." By carrying his name, the institution reflects a commitment to the cultural and intellectual heritage of the island. While primarily serving the academic needs of the youth in the La Parguera area, the school remains a key social hub for local families, operating within the specific logistical and environmental context of the Lajas municipality.

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALEJANDRO TAPIA Y RIVERA LAJAS
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	78

Hispanic
78 (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)899-4088
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	78
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 7 9

Grade 8 15

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 19

Grade 11 15

Grade 12 7