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:
1085^th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,220

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 315

Racial breakdown:

African American:

70.5%

Hispanic:

27.0%

White:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vertus Charter School ranks worse than 87.4% of high schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.17. (See more...)

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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (70.5%), Hispanic (27%), White (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Homeless students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Vertus Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vertus Charter School 825^th 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
2019	32.10	840^th	1207	30.4%
2022	26.70	853^rd	1190	28.3%
2023	19.66	950^th	1228	22.6%
2024	13.17	1085^th	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	21^st	546	96.2%
2024	42.91	334^th	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
2018	52.92	465^th	1095	57.5%
2019	40.89	649^th	1132	42.7%
2023	30.92	793^rd	1130	29.8%
2024	22.66	956^th	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
2018	43.45	681^st	1154	41.0%
2019	36.98	782^nd	1179	33.7%
2023	19.24	930^th	1155	19.5%
2024	14.32	1027^th	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	476^th	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
2018	42.93	724^th	1176	38.4%
2019	34.70	804^th	1190	32.4%
2022	27.89	818^th	1154	29.1%
2023	21.54	917^th	1191	23.0%
2024	15.16	1037^th	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
2018	60.15	229^th	679	66.3%
2019	46.52	346^th	686	49.6%
2023	36.54	404^th	671	39.8%
2024	23.28	559^th	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	409^th	815	49.8%
2024	26.80	636^th	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.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Vertus Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Total
2015	10	81	0	12	0	0	103
2016	10	111	0	16	0	0	137
2017	5	214	0	32	0	0	251
2018	14	217	0	54	3	0	288
2019	13	205	1	65	2	0	286
2020	13	203	1	60	3	0	280
2021	5	186	1	60	0	1	253
2022	10	182	1	74	0	0	267
2023	8	222	0	85	0	0	315

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 840^th of 1207 High schools	Ranks 950^th 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)	68.2	66.7	1.6%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)	71.1	64.6	6.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Vertus Charter School)	65.5	61.4	4.1%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)	83.9	76.9	6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Vertus Charter School)	84.2	17.2	67%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)	70.1	53.2	17%
End of Course Earth Science (Vertus Charter School)	47	23.5	23.4%
End of Course Earth Science (New York)	68.9	65	3.9%
End of Course Living Environment (Vertus Charter School)	59.7	41	18.7%
End of Course Living Environment (New York)	73.2	65.7	7.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	286	315	10.1%
African American	205	222	8.3%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	65	85	30.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	13	8	38.5%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.3%	83.5%	5.2%

Schools Near Vertus Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)		NY State Assessments Math (2024)		NY State Assessments Science (2024)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vertus Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	21 Humboldt St	Rochester	14609	Monroe County	Vertus Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(585) 747-8911	315			83.5%	8 (2.5%)	222 (70.5%)	85 (27.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13.2	1085^th of 1242 public high schools	12.6%		19.7	950^th of 1228 public high schools	22.6%	135	16.2			58.9	19.1	34.9	59.5	36.1		40.9	17.1														$17,220	$2,565	$14,655
East Upper High School	Public	9-12	1801 E Main St	Rochester	14609	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 288-3130	753	99	7.6	85.4%	56 (7.4%)	381 (50.6%)	297 (39.4%)	12 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	10.3	1136^th of 1242 public high schools	8.5%		11.4	1077^th of 1228 public high schools	12.3%	59	15.7	26.3	54.4	57.8	21.5	30.6	45.8	12.9		49.4	29.1						99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	$25,204	$3,448	$21,756
School Of The Arts	Public	7-12	45 Prince St	Rochester	14607	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 242-7682	1,066	96	11.1	68.7%	246 (23.1%)	507 (47.6%)	267 (25.0%)	31 (2.9%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	8 (0.8%)	33.8	810^th of 1242 public high schools	34.8%		39.2	744^th of 1228 public high schools	39.4%	66	16.4	24.1	70.0	85.3	51.4	50.3	60.0	49.7	42.9	70.2	40.9	42.3	38.0	48.9	10.3	9.9	99.4	99.5	99.9	99.9	99.9	100.0	99.5	99.9	$13,651	$1,897	$11,754
James Monroe Upper School	Public	9-12	164 Alexander St	Rochester	14607	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 232-1530	681	67	10.2	92.5%	25 (3.7%)	306 (44.9%)	338 (49.6%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	3.5	1229^th of 1242 public high schools	1.0%		2.8	1209^th of 1228 public high schools	1.5%	20	10.6	5.9	9.4	36.9	6.0	10.0	31.7	5.3		27.4	14.1						99.2	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.6	99.9	100.0	$15,490	$2,337	$13,153
School Without Walls	Public	9-12	480 Broadway	Rochester	14607	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 546-6732	262	26	10.2	89.7%	36 (13.7%)	137 (52.3%)	76 (29.0%)	10 (3.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	7.7	1175^th of 1242 public high schools	5.4%		33.6	800^th of 1228 public high schools	34.9%	375				53.3			50.0	40.0		45.5	0.0						94.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	94.8	100.0	100.0	$15,224	$1,298	$13,926
Monroe Correctional Facility	Public	7-12	107 N Clinton Ave	Rochester	14604	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	No	(585) 753-3065	25	22	1.1		1 (4.0%)	18 (72.0%)	5 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)								(n/a)
Brighton High School	Public	9-12	1150 Winton Rd S	Rochester	14618	Monroe County	Brighton Central School District	No	No	No	No	(585) 242-5000	1,243	107	11.6	23.3%	830 (66.8%)	91 (7.3%)	83 (6.7%)	125 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	102 (8.2%)	80.3	118^th of 1242 public high schools	90.5%		79.5	130^th of 1228 public high schools	89.4%	12	76.9	96.4	98.1	96.1	70.3	82.9	90.8	90.1	86.4	95.4	87.3						99.2	99.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.4	99.5	99.8	$14,386	$325	$14,060
Franklin Upper School	Public	9-12	950 Norton St	Rochester	14621	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 324-3750	969	95	10.2		70 (7.2%)	533 (55.0%)	334 (34.5%)	28 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	2.7	1237^th of 1242 public high schools	0.4%		1.2	1225^th of 1228 public high schools	0.2%	12	8.3	4.2		36.9	6.1	8.6	18.1	20.1		14.6	8.3														$16,144	$3,275	$12,868
Rochester Early College International High School	Public	9-12	200 Genesee St	Rochester	14611	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 324-9010	350	37	9.4	88.6%	30 (8.6%)	212 (60.6%)	80 (22.9%)	22 (6.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	6.9	1184^th of 1242 public high schools	4.7%		7.1	1162^nd of 1228 public high schools	5.4%	22	4.5	28.6	50.0	53.2	8.7	30.4	34.8	16.9		41.1	5.1						98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	$17,737	$2,434	$15,303
Eastridge Senior High School	Public	9-12	2350 Ridge Rd E	Rochester	14622	Monroe County	East Irondequoit Central School District	No	No	No	No	(585) 339-1458	850	97	8.8	56.4%	354 (41.6%)	199 (23.4%)	232 (27.3%)	12 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	51 (6.0%)	48.6	658^th of 1242 public high schools	47.0%		47.8	664^th of 1228 public high schools	45.9%	6	51.4	64.2	71.1	82.3	47.7	49.4	84.9	31.9	35.7	86.4	51.2						99.6	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	99.9	100.0	$14,502	$256	$14,246

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

What is the racial makeup of Vertus Charter School?

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

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

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