Young Women's College Prep Charter School

Young Women's College Prep Charter School is the sole public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Rochester, New York, with a total enrollment of 367 students. The school's student population is predominantly African American (65.94%) and Hispanic (19.35%), and a significant majority (80.38%) of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a population facing significant socioeconomic challenges.

While the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, is significantly below the state averages, the school's 4-year graduation rate of 79.2% and dropout rate of 3.7% are relatively strong. However, the school faces a concerning issue of high chronic absenteeism, with 78.2% of students being chronically absent. This high rate of absenteeism likely contributes to the school's academic struggles, as students are missing a significant amount of instructional time.

The data suggests that Young Women's College Prep Charter School is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 1016 out of 1207 high schools in 2018-2019 to 1165 out of 1228 high schools in 2022-2023, indicates a trend of worsening performance over time. To address these issues, the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support to improve student attendance, academic achievement, and overall outcomes.