Northeast College Preparatory School is a public high school located in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, U.S.A., and is one of eighteen high schools operated by the Rochester City School District. It shares the Douglass Campus with the Northwest College Preparatory School.
Serving 487 students in grades 7-8, Northwest College Preparatory 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northwest College Preparatory High School's attendance zone covers the entire Rochester, NY school district, encompassing approximately 37.2 square miles, with a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school and an average distance of 4.1 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the zone extends up to 7.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwest College Preparatory High School's student population of 487 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 118% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
487 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northwest College Preparatory 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 Northwest College Preparatory High School is 0.57, 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
#4330 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest College Preparatory High School's ranking?
Northwest College Preparatory High School is ranked #4330 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Northwest College Preparatory High School often compared to?
Northwest College Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like School 58-world Of Inquiry School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Northwest College Preparatory High School?
487 students attend Northwest College Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Northwest College Preparatory High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwest College Preparatory High School?
Northwest College Preparatory High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northwest College Preparatory High School offer ?
Northwest College Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northwest College Preparatory High School part of?
Northwest College Preparatory High School is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is Northwest College Preparatory High School located?
Northwest College Preparatory High School is located in the Northland Lyceum neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Northland Lyceum.
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