For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 714 students in 00720, PR.
The top ranked public high schools in 00720, PR are Jose Rojas Cortes and Alberto Melendez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 00720 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Puerto Rico public high school average of 12%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 00720, PR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Puerto Rico public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 00720 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Puerto Rico average of 74%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jose Rojas Cortes, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Puerto Rico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public high school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00720, PR Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jose Rojas Cortes
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Calle Juan D Rivera Y Santiago
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2630
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2630
Grades: 9-12
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Alberto Melendez
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Juan D Rivera De Santiag
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-3353
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-3353
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
00720, Puerto Rico 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carr 157 Km 2 Bo Cacao
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5488
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5488
Grades: K-6
| 58 students
Carr 157 Km 12 Hm 6 Bo Damian
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5466
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5466
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
Carr 155 Km 27.5
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2840
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2840
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students
Carr 155 Km 32 Hm 6 Bo Gato
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2410
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2410
Grades: 6-8
| 142 students
Carr 157 Km 20 Hm 4 Bo Damian
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0011
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0011
Grades: K-6
| 119 students
Carr 155 Km 1 Bo Bauta Arriba
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0106
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0106
Grades: 1-8
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 00720, PR?
The top ranked public high schools in 00720, PR include Jose Rojas Cortes and Alberto Melendez.
How many public high schools are located in 00720?
2 public high schools are located in 00720.
What is the racial composition of students in 00720?
00720 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public high schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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