Rochester City School District


Summary:

The Rochester City School District operates 46 schools, including 30 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 10 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population and faces significant challenges, with wide disparities in academic performance across its schools.

A few schools stand out as performing significantly better than the district and state averages, including School of the Arts, School 19-Dr Charles T Lunsford, and School 46-Charles Carroll. These schools outperform the district and state on measures like Regents/Common Core exam proficiency rates. However, many other schools struggle to meet basic proficiency standards, with the district-wide 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% falling below the state average.

Key issues facing the district include high rates of chronic absenteeism, with 34.1% of students chronically absent, as well as significant socioeconomic challenges, with many schools having over 90% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While funding levels vary, there does not appear to be a clear correlation between spending per student and academic performance, suggesting that other factors, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and student supports, likely play a larger role in driving outcomes. Addressing these systemic challenges will require a multifaceted approach focused on equity, student engagement, and evidence-based best practices.

District Detail

 131 W Broad St
Rochester, NY 14614-1187

 (585) 262-8378

SchoolDigger Rank:
849th of 865 New York districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 21,750

Primary Schools: 30
Middle Schools: 5
High Schools: 10
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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