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Arecibo Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Arecibo Municipio operates 22 public K-12 schools across Puerto Rico, with a combined student body of roughly 6,627 and a county population near 86,467. That works out to 10 elementary, 1 middle, and 6 high schools.

7-year change in Arecibo Municipio

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,627
-2,336 (-26%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
20
-5 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
100%
was 100%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
22
1 districts
Enrollment
6,627
NCES CCD
Median income
$23,635
Below Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
88.0%
Above Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
10
3,022 students
Middle
1
678 students
High
6
2,286 students
Combined / other
5
641 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
6,627 students · 1 district in Arecibo Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Arecibo Municipio residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
12%
Hispanic
100%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
59%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
n/r
Hispanic
100%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
·
adults 25+
Poverty rate
38.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
14.5%
civilian labor
Median age
46
15.9% under 18

All schools (22)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
SUPERIOR VOCACIONAL DE ARECIBOAreciboHigh09-121,120·
PARADISO COLLEGE PREPARATORY - ALIANZAAreciboMiddle05-09678·
LUIS A FERRE AGUAYOAreciboElementaryKG-08552·
DR. CAYETANO COLL Y TOSTEAreciboElementaryKG-08471·
TRINA PADILLA DE SANZ ARECIBOAreciboHigh06-12465·
ABELARDO MARTINEZ OTEROAreciboHigh09-12361·
DRA. MARIA CADILLA DE MARTINEZAreciboHigh09-12340·
MANUEL RUIZ GANDIAAreciboElementaryKG-08325·
FACTOR 5AreciboElementaryKG-05324·
FEDERICO DEGETAU ARECIBOAreciboElementaryPK-08316·
ELBA LUGO CARRIONAreciboElementaryKG-05263·
FRANCISCO PACHIN MARINAreciboElementaryKG-05230·
LUIS MUNOZ MARIN ARECIBOAreciboCombinedKG-09216·
EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS ARECIBOAreciboElementaryPK-08210·
ENRIQUE DE JESUS BORRASAreciboCombinedKG-12201·
JULIO SEIJOAreciboElementaryPK-05174·
JOHN W. HARRISAreciboElementaryPK-06157·
ANGELICA GOMEZ DE BETANCOURTAreciboCombinedPK-10147·
VICTOR ROJAS IAreciboCombined04-1242·
COTTO ANEXOAreciboCombinedKG-1235·
BELLAS ARTES DE ARECIBOAreciboHighUG-UG··
LIBRE DE MUSICA DE ARECIBOAreciboHighUG-UG··

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About Arecibo Municipio

In Puerto Rico, Arecibo Municipio is a mid-sized county of about 86,467 residents. 22 public schools across the county serves about 6,627 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $23,635 and the federal-poverty share is near 38%. That income level is 5% below the Puerto Rico median.

In terms of grade levels, Arecibo Municipio spans 10 elementary schools (3,022 students), 1 middle school (678), 6 high schools (2,286), and 5 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Arecibo Municipio is PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, which alone enrolls about 6,627 students.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 26%: 8,963 students in SY 2017-18 versus 6,627 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 25 to 20 across the same 7-year window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Arecibo Municipio discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Arecibo Municipio?
There are 22 public K-12 schools in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a combined enrollment of about 6,627.
How many high schools are in Arecibo Municipio?
Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico has 6 public high schools, serving approximately 2,286 students.
How many middle schools are in Arecibo Municipio?
Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 678 students.
How many elementary schools are in Arecibo Municipio?
Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico has 10 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,022 students.
What is the largest school district in Arecibo Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Arecibo Municipio, serving approximately 6,627 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Arecibo Municipio?
Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of approximately 86,467, with a median age of 46. About 15.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Arecibo Municipio?
Median household income in Arecibo Municipio is $23,635, below the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 38.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Arecibo Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 88.0% of students in Arecibo Municipio public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Puerto Rico county average of 87.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Arecibo Municipio schools?
Across Arecibo Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Arecibo Municipio?
Arecibo Municipio residents are approximately 12% White, 100% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 59% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data