East Rochester Junior-Senior High School is a public high school serving 596 students in the seventh through twelfth grade in East Rochester in the U.S. state of New York and is part of the East Rochester Union Free School District. The student–teacher ratio is 10 to 1. The principal is Casey Van Harssel.
Serving 490 students in grades 6-12, East Rochester Junior-senior 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: East Rochester Junior-Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire East Rochester school district, covering approximately 2.9 square miles in East Rochester, NY. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Rochester Junior-senior High School's student population of 490 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
490 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
East Rochester Junior-senior High School 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 East Rochester Junior-senior High School is 0.52, 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
#2511 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
12%
31%
Black
11%
15%
White
67%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Brown, White and Orange
School Mascot
Bombers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Rochester Junior-senior High School's ranking?
East Rochester Junior-senior High School is ranked #2511 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% 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 East Rochester Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of East Rochester Junior-senior High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend East Rochester Junior-senior High School?
490 students attend East Rochester Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of East Rochester Junior-senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Rochester Junior-senior High School?
East Rochester Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Rochester Junior-senior High School offer ?
East Rochester Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Rochester Junior-senior High School part of?
East Rochester Junior-senior High School is part of East Rochester Union Free School District.
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