Serving 750 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Rochester Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rochester Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Rochester Charter School's student population of 750 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
750 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rochester Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rochester Charter School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#512 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
79%
16%
White
12%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rochester Charter School's ranking?
Rochester Charter School is ranked #512 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rochester Charter School?
The graduation rate of Rochester Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Rochester Charter School?
750 students attend Rochester Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Rochester Charter School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester Charter School?
Rochester Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rochester Charter School offer ?
Rochester Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rochester Charter School part of?
Rochester Charter School is part of Rochester Academy Charter School District.
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