Serving 253 students in grades 9-12, School Without Walls ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower 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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School Without Walls ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Without Walls's student population of 253 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School Without Walls ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School Without Walls is 0.62, 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
#1331 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
53%
16%
White
14%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Without Walls's ranking?
School Without Walls is ranked #1331 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School Without Walls often compared to?
School Without Wallsis often viewed alongside schools like School Of The Arts, Rochester Early College International High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% 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 School Without Walls?
The graduation rate of School Without Walls is 85-89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend School Without Walls?
253 students attend School Without Walls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of School Without Walls students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Without Walls?
School Without Walls has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School Without Walls offer ?
School Without Walls offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School Without Walls part of?
School Without Walls is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School Without Walls located?
School Without Walls is located in the Pearl Meigs Monroe neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Pearl Meigs Monroe.
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