Vertus Charter School

Summary:

Vertus Charter School is a public charter high school located in Rochester, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 315 students. The school is part of the Vertus Charter School District, which is ranked 825 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vertus Charter School consistently underperforms compared to the state average on Regents/Common Core exams, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the state average in Algebra I (16.24% vs. 31.42%), Geometry (19.05% vs. 57.44%), and U.S. History and Government (40.91% vs. 78.47%). The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as male students, African American students, Hispanic students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students. Vertus Charter School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 67.7% to 85.1%, and the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, with the percentage of chronically absent students ranging from 34.1% to 83.9% in recent years.

Despite the relatively high spending per student at Vertus Charter School, ranging from $15,465 to $17,570 in recent years, the school's academic outcomes and other performance metrics are significantly lower than the state average and nearby high-performing schools, such as Brighton High School, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in New York. The school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and homeless students, is particularly concerning, with the school ranking in the bottom 50% of New York high schools for these groups. Addressing the underlying causes of chronic absenteeism and effectively utilizing the school's resources to improve student outcomes should be a priority for Vertus Charter School and its district.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 21 Humboldt St
       Rochester, NY  14609


(585) 747-8911

District: Vertus Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1085th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,220 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  315

Racial breakdown:

African American:
70.5%
Hispanic:
27.0%
White:
2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vertus Charter School ranks worse than 87.4% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.17. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Vertus Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (70.5%), Hispanic (27%), White (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vertus Charter School is $17,220.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vertus Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vertus Charter School 1085th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Vertus Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Vertus Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vertus Charter School 825th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vertus Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Vertus Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.10 840th 1207 30.4%
2022 26.70 853rd 1190 28.3%
2023 19.66 950th 1228 22.6%
2024 13.17 1085th 1242 12.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Vertus Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.15 21st 546 96.2%
2024 42.91 334th 637 47.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Vertus Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.92 465th 1095 57.5%
2019 40.89 649th 1132 42.7%
2023 30.92 793rd 1130 29.8%
2024 22.66 956th 1144 16.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vertus Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.45 681st 1154 41.0%
2019 36.98 782nd 1179 33.7%
2023 19.24 930th 1155 19.5%
2024 14.32 1027th 1170 12.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Vertus Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.69 476th 564 15.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Vertus Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.93 724th 1176 38.4%
2019 34.70 804th 1190 32.4%
2022 27.89 818th 1154 29.1%
2023 21.54 917th 1191 23.0%
2024 15.16 1037th 1211 14.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Vertus Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.15 229th 679 66.3%
2019 46.52 346th 686 49.6%
2023 36.54 404th 671 39.8%
2024 23.28 559th 690 19.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vertus Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.65 409th 815 49.8%
2024 26.80 636th 865 26.5%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Vertus Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 10 81 0 12 0 0 0 0 103
2016 10 111 0 16 0 0 0 0 137
2017 5 214 0 32 0 0 0 0 251
2018 14 217 0 54 3 0 0 0 288
2019 13 205 1 65 2 0 0 0 286
2020 13 203 1 60 3 0 0 0 280
2021 5 186 1 60 0 1 0 0 253
2022 10 182 1 74 0 0 0 0 267
2023 8 222 0 85 0 0 0 0 315

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vertus Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 103 4.0 25.7 97.1
2016 137 n/a n/a 0
2017 251 15.9 15.7 100
2018 288 19.5 14.7 81.9
2019 286 21.0 13.6 78.3
2020 280 n/a n/a 73.9
2021 253 n/a n/a 68.4
2022 267 n/a n/a 89.9
2023 315 n/a n/a 83.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vertus Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 103 4.0 25.7 97.1
2016 137 n/a n/a 0
2017 251 15.9 15.7 100
2018 288 19.5 14.7 81.9
2019 286 21.0 13.6 78.3
2020 280 n/a n/a 73.9
2021 253 n/a n/a 68.4
2022 267 n/a n/a 89.9
2023 315 n/a n/a 83.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vertus Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $958 (5.0%) $18,310 (95.0%) $19,269
2020 $2,105 (13.6%) $13,361 (86.4%) $15,465
2021 $3,671 (21.3%) $13,545 (78.7%) $17,216
2022 $3,144 (17.9%) $14,426 (82.1%) $17,570
2023 $2,565 (14.9%) $14,655 (85.1%) $17,220

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vertus Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 840th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 950th of 1228 High schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Vertus Charter School)68.266.7
 1.6%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Vertus Charter School)65.561.4
 4.1%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Vertus Charter School)84.217.2
 67%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Vertus Charter School)4723.5
 23.4%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Living Environment (Vertus Charter School)59.741
 18.7%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students286315
 10.1%
African American205222
 8.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic6585
 30.8%
Pacific Islander00
White138
 38.5%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.3%83.5%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Vertus Charter School

Vertus Charter School ranks in the bottom 12.6% of New York high schools.

Students at Vertus Charter School are 70% African American, 27% Hispanic, 3% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 315 students attended Vertus Charter School.


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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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