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Enrollment
451
High
DISTRICT 389 · STATE 389
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION·NCES 720003000435
BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA
URB SAN PATRICIO 205 CALLE CARLOS ESCOBAR, LOIZA, PR 00772 · (787) 256-3060 · Loíza Municipio
GRADES 06–12HIGH31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL451 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.2:1 · STATE 10.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
90%
404 students
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 86%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 67 | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 66 | 15% |
| Grade 8 | 84 | 19% |
| Grade 9 | 63 | 14% |
| Grade 10 | 69 | 15% |
| Grade 11 | 65 | 14% |
| Grade 12 | 37 | 8% |
Student demographics
3%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA this school | 451 | 89.6% | N/A |
| ANA ROQUE DE DUPREY HUMACAO | 464 | 89.2% | N/A |
| JOSE COLLAZO COLON JUNCOS | 451 | 88.9% | N/A |
| JOSE EMILIO LUGO ADJUNTAS | 531 | 89.3% | N/A |
| SUPERIOR URBANA DE ARROYO ARROYO | 411 | 88.8% | N/A |
| JUAN JOSE MAUNEZ NAGUABO | 325 | 88.9% | N/A |
Matched among Puerto Rico high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
451
+79 (+21%) vs 2020
-24% since 2000-01, when it was 594
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 13.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 451 | 36 | 12.5:1 | 90% (404) |
| 2023-24 | 419 | 37 | 11.3:1 | 91% (382) |
| 2022-23 | 400 | 40 | 10.0:1 | 91% (364) |
| 2020-21 | 372 | 27 | 13.8:1 | 93% (347) |
| 2017-18 | 178 | 14 | 12.7:1 | 90% (161) |
| 2015-16 | 251 | 15 | 16.7:1 | 90% (227) |
| 2010-11 | 343 | 22 | 15.6:1 | 92% (316) |
| 2000-01 | 594 | 29 | 20.5:1 | 97% (576) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA.
Since 2017-18: students up 153% (178 to 451); teachers up 157% (14 to 36).
About BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA
BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA serves students in LOIZA, Puerto Rico, as a mid-sized high school. Federal data show 451 students enrolled in grades 6 through 12 in 2024-25.
The 856 schools of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, including BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA, enroll 236,079 students.
Of every 100 students at BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA, about 99 are Hispanic. Census estimates put Loíza Municipio at about 99% Hispanic, close to the school's figure. A diversity index of 3% means there is a 3% chance two randomly chosen students at BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA are from different groups.
The school's 36 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. High schools in Puerto Rico have an average ratio of 10.2:1. At BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA, 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. Public schools in Loíza Municipio average a similar 88%.
For Loíza Municipio, Census Bureau data show the median household earns about $24,272 a year and the share of residents below the poverty line is 42%. Public schools in Loíza Municipio number 8, with about 2,526 students.
A public school about 0.3 miles away, CACICA YUIZA - ALIANZA, is the closest to BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Under the NCES locale system, BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA is Town: Fringe.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 21% rise, from 372 to 451. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 13.8:1 to 12.5:1.
Anyone can start a thread about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Loíza Municipio at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
22,768
Census ACS
Median income
$24,272
Household, ACS
Poverty rate
42%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
2,526 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
- BERNARDINO CORDERO BERNARDHigh · 1,323 students
- SUPERIOR VOCACIONAL DE ARECIBOHigh · 1,120 students
- SUPERIOR OCUPACIONAL Y TECNICA DE YAUCOHigh · 1,037 students
- DRA. MARIA SOCORRO LACOTHigh · 927 students
- DR PEDRO PEREA FAJARDOHigh · 888 students
- MANUEL MENDEZ LICIAGAHigh · 886 students
Other schools in LOIZA
- GUILLERMINA ROSADO DE AYALAElementary · 550 students
- SUPERIOR VOCACIONAL ELADIO RIVERA QUINONESHigh · 476 students
- ELEMENTAL MEDIANIA ALTAElementary · 289 students
- NUEVA BO. MEDIANIAMiddle · 272 students
- CELSO GONZALEZ VAILLANTElementary · 208 students
- JOBOS VIRTUOSO RIVERA GARCIAElementary · 189 students
Nearby schools
- CACICA YUIZA - ALIANZA0.3 mi · 91
- CELSO GONZALEZ VAILLANT0.5 mi · 208
- JOBOS VIRTUOSO RIVERA GARCIA1.0 mi · 189
- NUEVA BO. MEDIANIA2.0 mi · 272
- ELEMENTAL MEDIANIA ALTA2.4 mi · 289
- SUPERIOR VOCACIONAL ELADIO RIVERA QUINONES2.4 mi · 476
Frequently asked questions
About BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRAHow large is BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA?
BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA enrolls approximately 451 students in grades 06-12.
Is BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA an elementary, middle, or high school?
BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA is a high school covering grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA?
The student-to-teacher ratio at BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA is approximately 12.5:1 (36 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA?
At BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA, the student body is approximately 1% White, 99% Hispanic.
Who oversees BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA?
BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA is overseen by PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION in Loíza Municipio.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.