BENITO CEREZO VAZQUEZ

BENITO CEREZO VAZQUEZ is a mid-tier 9-12 campus in AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. The school teaches 414 students in grades 9 through 12.

BENITO CEREZO VAZQUEZ is one of 856 schools operated by PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, a district that hosts 236,079 students overall.

Demographically, BENITO CEREZO VAZQUEZ lists that nearly all students (99%) are Hispanic. Compared to Aguadilla Municipio overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 37 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 11.2:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 10.2:1, putting BENITO CEREZO VAZQUEZ higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 86% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Aguadilla Municipio) reports that median household income runs about $21,540 and roughly 41% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Aguadilla Municipio's 11 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,115 students), BENITO CEREZO VAZQUEZ is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is ANA M. JAVARIZ, roughly 0.6 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a downtown area.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 5%: 435 students in 2018 compared to 414 in 2025. Class-load math has tightened: from 15.0:1 in 2018 to 11.2:1 in 2025.

On allk12, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.