Serving 1,077 students in grades 7-12, School Of The Arts 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 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,077 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Of The Arts's student population of 1,077 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,077 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School Of The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School Of The Arts is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2755 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
25%
29%
Black
46%
16%
White
25%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Of The Arts's ranking?
School Of The Arts is ranked #2755 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School Of The Arts often compared to?
School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like School 58-world Of Inquiry School, Rochester Early College International High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of School Of The Arts is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend School Of The Arts?
1,077 students attend School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of School Of The Arts students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Of The Arts?
School Of The Arts has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School Of The Arts offer ?
School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School Of The Arts part of?
School Of The Arts is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School Of The Arts located?
School Of The Arts is located in the Neighborhood of the Arts neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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