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Vega Baja Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Vega Baja Municipio's public schools, 11 in all, serve approximately 3,743 K-12 students inside Puerto Rico, with Puerto Rico Department of Education the largest district by enrollment. By level, that breaks down as 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Vega Baja Municipio

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,743
-2,490 (-40%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
-5 (-31%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
1%
was 0%
% Hispanic
99%
was 100%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
11
1 districts
Enrollment
3,743
NCES CCD
Median income
$24,244
Below Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
87.5%
Above Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
6
1,789 students
Middle
1
233 students
High
3
1,117 students
Combined / other
1
604 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
3,743 students · 1 district in Vega Baja Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Vega Baja 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
13%
Hispanic
99%
Black
5%
Asian
0%
Two or more
58%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
n/r
Hispanic
99%
Black
n/r
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
·
adults 25+
Poverty rate
37.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
11.0%
civilian labor
Median age
45
16.2% under 18

All schools (11)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LINO PADRO RIVERAVega BajaHigh09-12676·
BRIGIDA ALVAREZ RODRIGUEZVega BajaCombinedKG-12604·
MANUEL MARTINEZ DAVILAVega BajaElementaryKG-08424·
ALMIRANTE NORTEVega BajaElementaryPK-08412·
JUAN QUIRINDONGO MORELLVega BajaHigh09-12375·
RAFAEL HERNANDEZ VEGA BAJAVega BajaElementaryPK-06271·
AGAPITO ROSARIO ROSARIOVega BajaElementaryPK-05245·
SAN VICENTEVega BajaElementaryKG-05242·
ANGEL SANDIN MARTINEZVega BajaMiddle06-08233·
CHRISTIAN MILITARY ACADEMY ALIANZAVega BajaElementaryKG-03195·
CENTRO DE ADIESTRAMIENTOVega BajaHigh09-1266·

Cities in Vega Baja Municipio

Vega Baja11 schools

About Vega Baja Municipio

Vega Baja Municipio is a low-population Puerto Rico county of about 53,892 residents, home to 11 public schools and roughly 3,743 students.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $24,244 and roughly 38% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

Looking at the level breakdown, Vega Baja Municipio spans 6 elementary schools (1,789 students), 1 middle school (233), 3 high schools (1,117), and 1 combined or other schools.

PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,743 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Vega Baja Municipio has decreased 40% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 6,233 students to 3,743. Over that span, Vega Baja Municipio lost 5 schools, going from 16 to 11.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Vega Baja Municipio discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Vega Baja Municipio?
There are 11 public K-12 schools in Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a combined enrollment of about 3,743.
How many high schools are in Vega Baja Municipio?
Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,117 students.
How many middle schools are in Vega Baja Municipio?
Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 233 students.
How many elementary schools are in Vega Baja Municipio?
Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,789 students.
What is the largest school district in Vega Baja Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Vega Baja Municipio, serving approximately 3,743 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Vega Baja Municipio?
Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of approximately 53,892, with a median age of 45. About 16.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Vega Baja Municipio?
Median household income in Vega Baja Municipio is $24,244, below the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 37.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Vega Baja Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 87.5% of students in Vega Baja 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 Vega Baja Municipio schools?
Across Vega Baja Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Vega Baja Municipio?
Vega Baja Municipio residents are approximately 13% White, 99% Hispanic, 5% Black, 58% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data