As illustrated in Chart One (1), there was a relatively equal representation of males and
females enrolled in the school.
Chart 1: Gender
GENDER
46.0%
54.0%
MALE
FEMALE
The students continued to represent the city’s working poor. According to income
surveys used to determine poverty eligibility, approximately 82% of students’ income fell below
the poverty line. At the same time, over 76% of students held full or part-time employment, often
in the service industry in restaurants, hotels, or in construction.
5. Percentage of limited- and non-English proficient students:*
The majority of Carlos Rosario School’s students’ language proficiency qualifies them as
Limited English Proficient or Non-English Proficient (LEP/NEP). However, the federal
government defines LEP/NEP status through the age of 21 and only students in this age group
are eligible for supplemental funding. Bas VB