Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School, sometimes referred to as Wilson Magnet or just Wilson, is a public high school in Rochester, New York. It is in the Rochester City School District.
Serving 868 students in grades 9-12, Joseph C Wilson Magnet 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 868 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Rochester, NY, encompassing approximately 37.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.3 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest edge reaching up to 8.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School's student population of 868 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
868 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Joseph C Wilson Magnet 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 Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School is 0.59, 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
#2885 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
Showing 2002–2016. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Willie The Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School's ranking?
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School is ranked #2885 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School often compared to?
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Monroe Upper School, Rochester Early College International High School, Edison Career And Technology High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School?
868 students attend Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School?
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School offer ?
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School part of?
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School located?
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School is located in the 19th Ward neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in 19th Ward.
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