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Guánica Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Guánica Municipio in Puerto Rico has 7 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 1,089 students with Puerto Rico Department of Education the largest district. The level mix is 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
1,089
NCES CCD
Median income
$17,633
Below Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
83.2%
Below Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
4
502 students
Middle
1
182 students
High
1
255 students
Combined / other
1
150 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1,089 students · 1 district in Guánica Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Guánica 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
60%
Hispanic
99%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
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
62.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
22.9%
civilian labor
Median age
46
17.1% under 18

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
AUREA E. QUILES CLAUDIOGuanicaHigh09-12255·
JOSE RODRIGUEZ SOTOLajasElementaryPK-08230·
AGRIPINA SEDAGuanicaMiddle06-09182·
MARIA L. MCDOUGALLGuanicaCombinedKG-12150·
ELSA E. COUTO ANNONIGuanicaElementaryPK-05113·
MAGUEYES IIGuanicaElementaryPK-0595·
LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA GUANICAGuanicaElementaryPK-0564·

Cities in Guánica Municipio

Guanica6 schoolsLajas1 school

About Guánica Municipio

Guánica Municipio is a thinly populated Puerto Rico county of about 12,855 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 1,089 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $17,633 a year and the poverty rate is around 63%. That income level is 29% meaningfully below the Puerto Rico median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Guánica Municipio covers 4 elementary schools (502 students), 1 middle school (182), 1 high school (255), and 1 combined or other schools.

PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,089 students across Guánica Municipio.

On allk12, the community for Guánica Municipio discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Guánica Municipio?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Guánica Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a combined enrollment of about 1,089.
How many high schools are in Guánica Municipio?
Guánica Municipio, Puerto Rico has 1 public high school, serving approximately 255 students.
How many middle schools are in Guánica Municipio?
Guánica Municipio, Puerto Rico has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 182 students.
How many elementary schools are in Guánica Municipio?
Guánica Municipio, Puerto Rico has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 502 students.
What is the largest school district in Guánica Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Guánica Municipio, serving approximately 1,089 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Guánica Municipio?
Guánica Municipio has roughly 12,855 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Guánica Municipio?
Median household income in Guánica Municipio is $17,633, below the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 62.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Guánica Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 83.2% of students in Guánica Municipio public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Puerto Rico county average of 87.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Guánica Municipio schools?
Across Guánica Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 8.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Guánica Municipio?
Guánica Municipio residents are approximately 60% White, 99% Hispanic, 2% Black, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data