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Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)

1200 Broadway Ave S
Rochester, MN 55904

www.rochester.k12.mn.us

Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) serves 73 students in grades 11-12.

The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: 11-12
Enrollment: 73 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)'s student population of 73 students has grown by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 116% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

73 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)
2023	62
2022	68
2021	66
2020	62
2019	62
2018	55
2017	55
2016	51
2015	37
2014	34
2013	37
2012	40
2011	35
2010	35
2009	37

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)
2023	10
2022	7
2021	7
2020	6
2019	6
2018	6
2017	6
2016	3
2015	2
2014	2
2013	2
2012	2
2011	4
2010	2
2009	2

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Year Founded

1905

Campus Size

50 acres

School Motto

Truth and Honor

School Mascot

Wild Boars

School Rankings

The of Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MN)

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)	Minnesota	Rochester Public School District
2023	6:1	14:1	22:1
2022	10:1	14:1	22:1
2021	9:1	14:1	23:1
2020	10:1	14:1	17:1
2019	10:1	14:1	17:1
2018	9:1	16:1	16:1
2017	9:1	14:1	16:1
2016	17:1	16:1	16:1
2015	19:1	16:1	16:1
2014	17:1	15:1	17:1
2013	18:1	15:1	17:1
2012	20:1	15:1	17:1
2011	9:1	15:1	17:1
2010	15:1	15:1	18:1
2009	16:1	15:1	18:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2018)
Year	Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)	Minnesota
2018	1%	2%
2017	1%	2%
2016	1%	2%
2008	3%	3%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)	Minnesota	Rochester Public School District
2023	3%	7%	10%
2022	6%	7%	10%
2021	3%	7%	10%
2020	6%	7%	11%
2019	6%	7%	11%
2018	8%	7%	11%
2017	8%	7%	11%
2016	10%	7%	11%
2015	10%	6%	10%
2014	6%	6%	11%
2012	3%	7%	11%
2011	3%	6%	10%
2010	3%	6%	11%
2009	3%	6%	11%
2008	3%	6%	11%

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Hispanic

11%

12%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)	Minnesota	Rochester Public School District
2023	18%	11%	13%
2022	12%	10%	13%
2021	8%	10%	12%
2020	2%	9%	11%
2019	2%	9%	11%
2018	7%	9%	10%
2017	7%	9%	10%
2016	8%	9%	9%
2015	5%	9%	9%
2014	6%	8%	9%
2013	3%	8%	9%
2012	3%	7%	8%
2011	3%	7%	8%
2010	3%	7%	7%
2009	3%	6%	7%

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Black

19%

12%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)	Minnesota	Rochester Public School District
2023	16%	12%	16%
2022	17%	12%	16%
2021	11%	11%	16%
2020	14%	11%	14%
2019	14%	11%	14%
2018	13%	11%	14%
2017	13%	11%	14%
2016	18%	10%	13%
2015	14%	10%	13%
2014	6%	10%	12%
2013	11%	9%	11%
2012	7%	9%	11%
2011	6%	9%	12%
2010	3%	10%	12%
2009	8%	10%	11%

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White

60%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)	Minnesota	Rochester Public School District
2023	60%	62%	52%
2022	59%	63%	53%
2021	74%	64%	55%
2020	73%	66%	58%
2019	73%	66%	58%
2018	71%	67%	61%
2017	71%	67%	61%
2016	63%	68%	63%
2015	71%	69%	64%
2014	82%	71%	64%
2013	86%	72%	65%
2012	87%	73%	67%
2011	88%	74%	68%
2010	91%	75%	70%
2009	86%	76%	71%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2023)
Year	Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)	Minnesota	Rochester Public School District
2023	3%	6%	9%
2022	6%	6%	8%
2021	4%	6%	7%
2020	5%	5%	6%
2019	5%	5%	6%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.59

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)	Minnesota	Rochester Public School District
2023	0.59	0.59	0.65
2022	0.61	0.58	0.65
2021	0.44	0.57	0.63
2020	0.45	0.54	0.60
2019	0.45	0.54	0.60
2018	0.47	0.53	0.57
2017	0.47	0.53	0.57
2016	0.56	0.52	0.57
2015	0.47	0.51	0.56
2014	0.32	0.48	0.56
2013	0.25	0.47	0.55
2012	0.24	0.45	0.53
2011	0.21	0.44	0.51
2010	0.17	0.42	0.48
2009	0.25	0.41	0.47

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Eligible for

66%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)	Minnesota	Rochester Public School District
2023	61%	35%	35%
2022	32%	26%	30%
2021	21%	26%	26%
2020	31%	28%	31%
2019	31%	28%	31%
2018	40%	30%	31%
2017	40%	30%	31%
2016	39%	31%	32%
2015	45%	31%	32%
2014	47%	31%	31%
2013	24%	31%	31%
2012	20%	30%	28%
2011	17%	29%	28%
2010	14%	28%	26%
2009	8%	25%	24%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)	Minnesota	Rochester Public School District
2023	2%	8%	7%
2022	3%	6%	7%
2021	3%	6%	6%
2020	10%	8%	7%
2019	10%	8%	7%
2018	3%	8%	6%
2017	3%	8%	6%
2016	11%	7%	6%
2015	10%	7%	6%
2014	3%	7%	6%
2013	3%	7%	6%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Rochester Public School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Wild Boars

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)?

73 students attend Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail).

What is the racial composition of the student body?

60% of Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) students are White, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)?

Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.

What grades does Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) offer ?

Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) part of?

Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) is part of Rochester Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: 11-12
Enrollment: 73 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education