Across Bolivia, public schools work to maintain physical facilities that keep pace with growing student populations¹. While primary enrollment rates across the nation remain strong, World Bank reports highlight that aging school infrastructure and limited room availability continue to affect learning environments for thousands of children—especially in rural areas where over 150,000 adolescents are currently out of school¹,². Additional studies from global education partners show that structural wear and a shortage of upper-secondary classrooms often prevent students from finishing their high school education locally¹,³. Updating and expanding these facilities helps give rural youth a clear pathway to graduate and prepare for future opportunities².
In the valley communities near Cochabamba, space constraints shape local educational options¹. Older schools in the area often operate in aging buildings that require significant upkeep, with issues like paint peeling from moisture and worn roof paneling². Because nearby campuses have limited available space, classrooms are sometimes shared with municipal programs, which limits the grade levels a school can offer. As a result, students living in surrounding rural neighborhoods often must travel outside their community or pause their studies before finishing high school³.
To support the community, HXP Builders will construct three brand-new, permanent classrooms at a historic local school near Cochabamba! This community school serves 225 students, but its previous space constraints have kept past classes from completing their high school diploma on-site. The new three-classroom building will replace old, worn spaces and establish dedicated rooms for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. By creating a comfortable environment and completing the high school track, this project will welcome at least 50 returning students back to campus and empower local youth to earn their high school diplomas right in their home community¹.
Sources:
¹ World Bank – Bolivia Country Overview & Education Infrastructure Briefs
² UNICEF Bolivia – Adolescent Education & Rural Access Reports
³ UNESCO GEM Report – Plurinational State of Bolivia Education Profile
⁴ UNDP – Bolivia Human Development & Rural Infrastructure Data