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Yauco Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico hosts 14 public K-12 schools and around 3,274 students, averaging roughly 234 per campus. Puerto Rico Department of Education runs the largest share. The level mix is 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Yauco Municipio

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,274
-1,357 (-29%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
-3 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
% Hispanic
100%
was 100%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
14
1 districts
Enrollment
3,274
NCES CCD
Median income
$24,255
Below Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
88.2%
Above Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
9
1,265 students
Middle
2
426 students
High
3
1,583 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
3,274 students · 1 district in Yauco Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Yauco 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
73%
Hispanic
99%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
12%
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
37.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
11.9%
civilian labor
Median age
48
15.7% under 18

All schools (14)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
SUPERIOR OCUPACIONAL Y TECNICA DE YAUCOYaucoHigh09-121,037·
ERNESTO RAMOS ANTONINI YAUCOYaucoHigh06-12355·
SANTIAGO NEGRONIYaucoElementaryKG-05257·
PROFESORA LUISA MONSEGUR VELEZYaucoElementaryPK-08244·
JOSE ONOFRE TORRESYaucoMiddle06-08225·
ELVIRA VICENTEYaucoMiddle06-08201·
LOAIZA CORDERO DEL ROSARIOYaucoHigh09-12191·
LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA YAUCOYaucoElementaryKG-07150·
INES MARIA MENDOZA YAUCOYaucoElementaryPK-05139·
BENICIA VELEZYaucoElementaryKG-05137·
ALMACIGO ALTO IIYaucoElementaryKG-05107·
ARTURO LLUBERASYaucoElementaryKG-0587·
LUIS A. FERRE AGUAYOYaucoElementaryPK-0580·
JAIME CASTANERYaucoElementaryKG-0864·

Cities in Yauco Municipio

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About Yauco Municipio

Yauco Municipio is a low-population county of about 32,993 residents in Puerto Rico. Its public-school system educates approximately 3,274 students across 14 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $24,255 and the federal-poverty share is near 38%.

On the school-mix side, Yauco Municipio covers 9 elementary schools (1,265 students), 2 middle schools (426), and 3 high schools (1,583).

PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,274 students across Yauco Municipio.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Yauco Municipio has decreased 29% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,631 students to 3,274. Yauco Municipio now counts 14 public schools, down from 17 in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Yauco Municipio discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Yauco Municipio?
Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico has 14 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,274 students.
How many high schools are in Yauco Municipio?
Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,583 students.
How many middle schools are in Yauco Municipio?
Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 426 students.
How many elementary schools are in Yauco Municipio?
Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico has 9 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,265 students.
What is the largest school district in Yauco Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Yauco Municipio, serving approximately 3,274 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Yauco Municipio?
Yauco Municipio has roughly 32,993 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Yauco Municipio?
Median household income in Yauco Municipio is $24,255, below the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 37.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Yauco Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 88.2% of students in Yauco 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 Yauco Municipio schools?
Across Yauco Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Yauco Municipio?
Yauco Municipio residents are approximately 73% White, 99% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 12% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data