Serving 260 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School Without Walls's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
School Without Walls ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School Without Walls is 0.65, 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
#1489 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
30%
30%
Black
49%
16%
White
15%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Without Walls's ranking?
School Without Walls is ranked #1489 out of 4,346 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 James Monroe Upper School, 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 52% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of School Without Walls?
The graduation rate of School Without Walls is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend School Without Walls?
260 students attend School Without Walls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of School Without Walls students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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