Dr Freddie Thomas High School (Closed 2016)

180 Ridgeway Ave
Rochester, NY 14615
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 194 students in grades 9-12, Dr Freddie Thomas High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
194 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(14-15)
40-49%
48%
(14-15)
40-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
66%
15%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
(14-15)
47%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr Freddie Thomas High School?
The graduation rate of Dr Freddie Thomas High School is 47%, which is lower than the New York state average of 79%.
How many students attend Dr Freddie Thomas High School?
194 students attend Dr Freddie Thomas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Dr Freddie Thomas High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr Freddie Thomas High School?
Dr Freddie Thomas High School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr Freddie Thomas High School offer ?
Dr Freddie Thomas High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dr Freddie Thomas High School part of?
Dr Freddie Thomas High School is part of Rochester City School District.

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