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Enrollment
451
High
DISTRICT 389 · STATE 389
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION·NCES 720003001477
LUZ AMERICA CALDERON
AVE CENTRAL BOULEVAR 18 VC, CAROLINA, PR 00985 · (787) 768-4044 · Carolina Municipio
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL451 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.2:1 · STATE 10.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
88%
397 students
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 86%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 118 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 105 | 23% |
| Grade 11 | 119 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 109 | 24% |
Student demographics
0%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like LUZ AMERICA CALDERON
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUZ AMERICA CALDERON this school | 451 | 88.0% | N/A |
| ADOLFINA IRIZARRY DE PUIG TOA BAJA | 410 | 88.3% | N/A |
| LADISLAO MARTINEZ VEGA ALTA | 439 | 88.4% | N/A |
| FRANCISCO MENDOZA ISABELA | 460 | 87.6% | N/A |
| ADELA ROLON FUENTES TOA ALTA | 448 | 88.4% | N/A |
| ASUNCION RODRIGUEZ DE SALA GUAYANILLA | 450 | 87.6% | N/A |
Matched among Puerto Rico high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
451
+24 (+6%) vs 2020
-25% since 2000-01, when it was 600
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
was 13.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 451 | 35 | 12.9:1 | 88% (397) |
| 2023-24 | 415 | 34 | 12.2:1 | 91% (378) |
| 2022-23 | 406 | 31 | 13.1:1 | 91% (370) |
| 2020-21 | 427 | 32 | 13.3:1 | 93% (399) |
| 2017-18 | 583 | 29 | 20.1:1 | 91% (529) |
| 2015-16 | 491 | 33 | 14.9:1 | 86% (423) |
| 2010-11 | 563 | 33 | 17.1:1 | 92% (518) |
| 2000-01 | 600 | 33 | 18.2:1 | 88% (528) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LUZ AMERICA CALDERON.
Since 2017-18: students down 23% (583 to 451); teachers up 21% (29 to 35).
About LUZ AMERICA CALDERON
LUZ AMERICA CALDERON is a high school in CAROLINA, Puerto Rico, according to federal school records. It offers grades 9 through 12 and has 451 students enrolled.
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (856 schools, 236,079 students) runs LUZ AMERICA CALDERON.
A large majority of enrollment at LUZ AMERICA CALDERON is Hispanic, at 100%. Among Carolina Municipio residents, the Hispanic share is about 99%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 0%.
With 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 12.9:1. The average for high schools in Puerto Rico is 10.2:1, so this school has more students per teacher. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at LUZ AMERICA CALDERON, 88% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Carolina Municipio average a similar 88%.
In Carolina Municipio, the median household earns about $36,958 a year and roughly 25% of residents are in poverty. Across Carolina Municipio, 28 public schools serve about 8,081 students.
The closest school to LUZ AMERICA CALDERON is DR. MODESTO RIVERA RIVERA, located less than a tenth of a mile away. LUZ AMERICA CALDERON is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
Its location is classified as Suburb: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Enrollment figures show a rise of 24 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
Use the discussion section to ask about special education services, counseling, and support programs at LUZ AMERICA CALDERON. You can also rate the school on this page.
Carolina Municipio at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
152,204
Census ACS
Median income
$36,958
Household, ACS
Poverty rate
25%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
8,081 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
- BERNARDINO CORDERO BERNARDHigh · 1,323 students
- SUPERIOR VOCACIONAL DE ARECIBOHigh · 1,120 students
- SUPERIOR OCUPACIONAL Y TECNICA DE YAUCOHigh · 1,037 students
- DRA. MARIA SOCORRO LACOTHigh · 927 students
- DR PEDRO PEREA FAJARDOHigh · 888 students
- MANUEL MENDEZ LICIAGAHigh · 886 students
Other schools in CAROLINA
- JOSE SEVERO QUINONESElementary · 628 students
- GILBERTO CONCEPCION DE GRACIAHigh · 598 students
- LEAP STEM + ARTS ACADEMY OF CAROLINA - ALIANZAElementary · 587 students
- ANGEL P. MILLAN ROHENAHigh · 534 students
- PETRA ROMAN VIGOHigh · 416 students
- FRANCISCO MATIAS LUGOElementary · 404 students
Nearby schools
- DR. MODESTO RIVERA RIVERA0.1 mi · 246
- AGUSTIN CABRERA0.1 mi · 323
- JESUS MARIA SANROMA0.4 mi · 292
- LEAP STEAM + SPORTS SCIENCES ACADEMY OF CAROLINA - ALIANZA0.5 mi · 123
- CARLOS F. DANIELS0.8 mi · 393
- LORENZO VIZCARRONDO0.8 mi · 118
Frequently asked questions
About LUZ AMERICA CALDERONWhat is the total enrollment at LUZ AMERICA CALDERON?
LUZ AMERICA CALDERON enrolls approximately 451 students in grades 09-12.
Is LUZ AMERICA CALDERON an elementary, middle, or high school?
LUZ AMERICA CALDERON is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does LUZ AMERICA CALDERON have?
LUZ AMERICA CALDERON employs 35 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.
How diverse is LUZ AMERICA CALDERON?
LUZ AMERICA CALDERON reports a student body of 100% Hispanic.
Who oversees LUZ AMERICA CALDERON?
LUZ AMERICA CALDERON is overseen by PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION in Carolina Municipio.
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