Top 3 Best 19th Ward Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,745 students in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in 19th Ward are Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School, True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School and Rochester Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rochester Academy Charter School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Genesee St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 328-3440
Grades: 9-12
| 759 students
Rank: #22.
True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
630 Brooks Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 436-8629
Grades: K-12
| 1,313 students
Rank: #33.
Rochester Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
841 Genesee St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 467-9201
Grades: K-12
| 821 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY include Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School, True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School and Rochester Academy Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester?
the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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