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Vega Alta Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Within Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico, families have 10 public-school options to consider, collectively serving 2,887 K-12 students. Puerto Rico Department of Education is the heaviest district by enrollment. By level, that breaks down as 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Vega Alta Municipio

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,887
-1,278 (-31%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
100%
was 100%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
10
1 districts
Enrollment
2,887
NCES CCD
Median income
$25,538
Above Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
87.1%
Below Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
7
1,760 students
Middle
1
358 students
High
2
769 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
2,887 students · 1 district in Vega Alta Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Vega Alta 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
10%
Hispanic
100%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
58%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
n/r
Hispanic
100%
Black
n/r
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
·
adults 25+
Poverty rate
39.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
15.5%
civilian labor
Median age
42
17.6% under 18

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LADISLAO MARTINEZVega AltaHigh09-12439·
FRANCISCO FELICIE MARTINEZVega AltaElementaryKG-08375·
JOSE PAGAN DE JESUSVega AltaElementaryKG-08360·
APOLO SAN ANTONIOVega AltaMiddle06-08358·
SUPERIOR ILEANA DE GRACIAVega AltaHigh09-12330·
RAFAEL HERNANDEZ VEGA ALTAVega AltaElementaryKG-05260·
ANTONIO PAOLI VEGA ALTAVega AltaElementaryPK-06221·
IGNACIO MIRANDAVega AltaElementaryKG-05200·
ELEMENTAL URBANA DE VEGA ALTAVega AltaElementaryPK-05178·
ELISA DAVILA VAZQUEZVega AltaElementaryKG-05166·

Cities in Vega Alta Municipio

Vega Alta10 schools

About Vega Alta Municipio

Across the sparse Puerto Rico county of Vega Alta Municipio of about 34,921 residents, the public-school footprint covers 10 schools and about 2,887 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $25,538 and the federal-poverty share is near 39%.

Looking at the level breakdown, Vega Alta Municipio consists of 7 elementary schools (1,760 students), 1 middle school (358), and 2 high schools (769).

PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,887 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Vega Alta Municipio has declined 31% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,165 students to 2,887.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Vega Alta Municipio discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Vega Alta Municipio?
Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,887 students.
How many high schools are in Vega Alta Municipio?
Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 769 students.
How many middle schools are in Vega Alta Municipio?
Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 358 students.
How many elementary schools are in Vega Alta Municipio?
Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,760 students.
What is the largest school district in Vega Alta Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Vega Alta Municipio, serving approximately 2,887 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Vega Alta Municipio?
Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of approximately 34,921, with a median age of 42. About 17.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Vega Alta Municipio?
Median household income in Vega Alta Municipio is $25,538, above the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 39.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Vega Alta Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 87.1% of students in Vega Alta 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 Vega Alta Municipio schools?
Across Vega Alta Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Vega Alta Municipio?
Vega Alta Municipio residents are approximately 10% White, 100% Hispanic, 3% Black, 58% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data