Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)

Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) serves 83 students in grades 11-12. 
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)'s student population of 83 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
13 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor

School Rankings

The diversity score of Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
24%
12%
White
51%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
(21-22)
4.8%
31.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)?
83 students attend Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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