Serving 1,065 students in grades 7-12, School Of The Arts ranks in the bottom 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 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,065 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for the School of the Arts is located in Rochester, NY, covering an area of 37.2 square miles that encompasses the entire school district. Families within this zone can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 4 miles and the furthest edge reaching 7.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Of The Arts's student population of 1,065 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,065 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
School Of The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School Of The Arts is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3244 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2017. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Silver
School Mascot
Silver Hawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Of The Arts's ranking?
School Of The Arts is ranked #3244 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School Of The Arts often compared to?
School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Rochester Early College International High School, School 58-world Of Inquiry School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of School Of The Arts is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend School Of The Arts?
1,065 students attend School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of School Of The Arts students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School Of The Arts?
School Of The Arts has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School Of The Arts offer ?
School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School Of The Arts part of?
School Of The Arts is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School Of The Arts located?
School Of The Arts is located in the Neighborhood of the Arts neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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