Rochester Leadership Academy Charter School serves 615 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
615 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
79%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rochester Leadership Acad Charter Sc School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rochester Leadership Academy Charter School?
615 students attend Rochester Leadership Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Rochester Leadership Academy Charter School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester Leadership Academy Charter School?
Rochester Leadership Academy Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rochester Leadership Academy Charter School offer ?
Rochester Leadership Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Rochester Leadership Academy Charter School part of?
Rochester Leadership Academy Charter School is part of Rochester Leadership Acad Charter Sc School District.
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