For the 2026 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 Rochester Prep Charter School 1, Joseph C Wilson Magnet High 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 55%), 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 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rochester Academy Charter School, with 90-94% 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rochester Prep Charter School 1
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
630 Brooks Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 436-8629
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 436-8629
Gr: K-12 | 1,405 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Genesee St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 328-3440
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 328-3440
Gr: 9-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Rochester Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
841 Genesee St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 467-9201
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 467-9201
Gr: K-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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 Rochester Prep Charter School 1, Joseph C Wilson Magnet High 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
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