James Monroe Upper School

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James Monroe Upper School is a public high school in Rochester, New York, serving 681 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Rochester City School District, which is ranked 849 out of 865 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

James Monroe Upper School is consistently one of the lowest-performing high schools in New York, ranking between 1209-1229 out of 1228-1242 high schools in the state and earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school performs particularly poorly for specific student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of New York high schools for these groups. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 62.5% and 85.1%, which is significantly lower than the state average, and its chronic absenteeism rates range from 34.1% to 80.8%, well above state and district averages. Proficiency rates on Regents/Common Core exams are consistently among the lowest in the state, with most subject areas having less than 20% of students scoring proficient or better.

While the other high schools in the Rochester City School District, such as Franklin Upper School, Rochester Early College International High School, and East Upper High School, also perform poorly, the School of the Arts in the same district stands out with significantly higher rankings and proficiency rates. Outside the district, Brighton High School in the Brighton Central School District is a stark contrast, ranking in the top 10% of New York high schools and having very high academic performance across the board.


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Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  681

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.6%
African American:
44.9%
White:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.5% Help


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Compare Details James Monroe Upper School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.33. (See more...)
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Compare Details James Monroe Upper School ranks worse than 99% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 6th among 9 ranked high schools in the Rochester City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.47. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at James Monroe Upper 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: Hispanic (49.6%), African American (44.9%), White (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Monroe Upper School is 10.2. 5 high schools in the Rochester City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Monroe Upper School is $15,490. 5 high schools in the Rochester City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2019 Rankings:

James Monroe Upper School:

SchoolDigger ranks James Monroe Upper School 1229th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See James Monroe Upper School in the ranking list.)

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Rochester City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester City School District 849th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James Monroe Upper School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 5.03 1053rd 1095 3.8%
2007 2.96 1100th 1123 2.0%
2008 2.42 1163rd 1185 1.9%
2009 2.67 1199th 1224 2.0%
2010 4.39 1219th 1243 1.9%
2011 7.40 1232nd 1295 4.9%
2012 3.62 1313th 1337 1.8%
2013 7.70 1359th 1373 1.0%
2014 7.74 1391st 1401 0.7%
2015 7.58 1396th 1407 0.8%
2016 7.99 1410th 1429 1.3%
2017 7.77 1429th 1455 1.8%
2018 5.57 1415th 1438 1.6%
2019 6.33 1419th 1439 1.4%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for James Monroe Upper School

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Rank History for all high school students at James Monroe Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 49.75 595th 935 36.4%
2006 21.78 799th 986 19.0%
2007 7.06 955th 1002 4.7%
2008 12.88 921st 1027 10.3%
2009 6.51 1057th 1086 2.7%
2010 14.68 987th 1117 11.6%
2011 7.15 1126th 1165 3.3%
2012 3.75 1164th 1198 2.8%
2013 3.10 1178th 1217 3.2%
2014 7.30 1158th 1237 6.4%
2015 6.54 1218th 1255 2.9%
2016 9.81 1212th 1255 3.4%
2017 4.48 1201st 1221 1.6%
2018 2.45 1192nd 1210 1.5%
2019 2.52 1186th 1207 1.7%
2021 2.64 509th 519 1.9%
2022 2.42 1181st 1190 0.8%
2023 2.83 1209th 1228 1.5%
2024 3.47 1229th 1242 1.0%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at James Monroe Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.32 462nd 546 15.4%
2019 19.32 521st 565 7.8%
2022 26.01 401st 481 16.6%
2023 24.56 502nd 583 13.9%
2024 17.46 604th 637 5.2%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at James Monroe Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.54 1083rd 1095 1.1%
2019 9.37 1105th 1132 2.4%
2022 13.96 983rd 1038 5.3%
2023 8.15 1118th 1130 1.1%
2024 11.12 1122nd 1144 1.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at James Monroe Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.05 1147th 1154 0.6%
2019 2.46 1160th 1179 1.6%
2022 2.00 1099th 1101 0.2%
2023 2.54 1144th 1155 1.0%
2024 3.98 1150th 1170 1.7%
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Rank History for high school Homeless students at James Monroe Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.79 485th 498 2.6%
2023 55.32 170th 531 68.0%
2024 41.29 315th 564 44.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at James Monroe Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.16 1165th 1176 0.9%
2019 2.20 1180th 1193 1.1%
2022 2.93 1141st 1155 1.2%
2023 3.43 1175th 1197 1.8%
2024 3.69 1209th 1219 0.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at James Monroe Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.18 1160th 1176 1.4%
2019 2.75 1169th 1190 1.8%
2022 1.90 1146th 1154 0.7%
2023 3.00 1174th 1191 1.4%
2024 4.20 1192nd 1211 1.6%
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Rank History for high school African American students at James Monroe Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.10 660th 679 2.8%
2019 6.39 673rd 686 1.9%
2022 7.71 587th 593 1.0%
2023 8.18 650th 671 3.1%
2024 8.36 676th 690 2.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at James Monroe Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.01 781st 791 1.3%
2019 4.99 800th 815 1.8%
2022 4.36 757th 760 0.4%
2023 5.55 835th 851 1.9%
2024 5.72 858th 865 0.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at James Monroe Upper School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 4.18 762nd 781 2.4%
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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 James Monroe Upper School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 397 707 34 282 4 n/a n/a 0 1424
1990 439 726 34 345 4 n/a n/a 0 1548
1991 269 641 22 322 4 n/a n/a 0 1258
1992 278 639 22 342 4 n/a n/a 0 1285
1993 290 624 24 327 6 n/a n/a 0 1271
1994 263 626 20 337 5 n/a n/a 0 1251
1995 216 656 25 343 5 n/a n/a 0 1245
1996 216 656 25 343 5 n/a n/a 0 1245
1997 211 566 17 345 2 n/a n/a 0 1141
1998 216 602 17 350 5 n/a n/a 0 1190
1999 196 560 11 356 5 n/a n/a 0 1128
2000 234 584 11 379 4 n/a n/a 0 1212
2001 192 556 14 368 3 n/a n/a 0 1133
2002 164 564 22 369 5 n/a n/a 0 1124
2003 164 564 22 369 5 n/a n/a 0 1124
2004 158 554 25 355 3 n/a n/a 0 1095
2005 139 546 23 454 5 n/a n/a 0 1167
2006 99 518 18 554 3 n/a n/a 0 1192
2007 97 533 17 641 4 n/a n/a 0 1292
2008 86 502 20 706 2 n/a n/a 0 1316
2009 56 392 17 671 1 n/a n/a 0 1137
2010 33 362 15 683 1 n/a n/a 0 1094
2011 34 370 16 653 1 0 0 0 1074
2012 42 458 15 671 3 1 0 0 1190
2013 52 434 19 600 4 0 0 0 1109
2014 56 472 21 591 2 0 0 0 1142
2015 46 490 16 583 3 0 0 0 1138
2016 49 421 13 573 2 0 0 0 1058
2017 37 377 11 494 2 0 2 0 923
2018 32 312 8 502 0 0 2 0 856
2019 35 320 9 469 0 0 1 0 834
2020 38 338 9 499 0 0 2 0 886
2021 20 236 5 366 0 0 1 0 628
2022 25 260 7 387 0 0 2 0 681
2023 25 306 8 338 0 0 4 0 681

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 James Monroe Upper School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1424 118.7 11.9 n/a
1990 1548 135.9 11.3 n/a
1991 1258 100.7 12.4 n/a
1992 1285 99.7 12.8 n/a
1993 1271 101.8 12.5 n/a
1994 1251 97.2 12.9 59.7
1995 1245 98.2 12.7 60.1
1996 1245 98.2 12.7 60.1
1997 1141 94.4 12.1 69.7
1998 1190 95.9 12.4 53.6
1999 1128 94.7 11.9 70.2
2000 1212 100.0 12.1 91.7
2001 1133 91.1 12.4 71
2002 1124 90.5 12.4 72
2003 1124 90.5 12.4 72
2004 1095 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1167 95.5 12.2 84.7
2006 1192 89.0 13.4 83.5
2007 1292 116.3 11.1 82.1
2008 1316 121.5 10.8 86.4
2009 1137 115.9 9.8 84.9
2010 1094 94.6 11.5 85
2011 1074 95.4 11.2 86.2
2012 1190 89.9 13.2 90.6
2013 1109 86.2 12.8 78.5
2014 1142 92.7 12.3 72.2
2015 1138 88.0 12.9 87.3
2016 1058 81.0 13.0 89.9
2017 923 81.8 11.2 90.5
2018 856 80.0 10.7 94
2019 834 76.8 10.8 94.4
2020 886 91.4 9.6 93.3
2021 628 54.1 11.6 93.2
2022 681 57.6 11.8 93.5
2023 681 66.7 10.2 92.5

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 James Monroe Upper School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1424 118.7 11.9 n/a
1990 1548 135.9 11.3 n/a
1991 1258 100.7 12.4 n/a
1992 1285 99.7 12.8 n/a
1993 1271 101.8 12.5 n/a
1994 1251 97.2 12.9 59.7
1995 1245 98.2 12.7 60.1
1996 1245 98.2 12.7 60.1
1997 1141 94.4 12.1 69.7
1998 1190 95.9 12.4 53.6
1999 1128 94.7 11.9 70.2
2000 1212 100.0 12.1 91.7
2001 1133 91.1 12.4 71
2002 1124 90.5 12.4 72
2003 1124 90.5 12.4 72
2004 1095 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1167 95.5 12.2 84.7
2006 1192 89.0 13.4 83.5
2007 1292 116.3 11.1 82.1
2008 1316 121.5 10.8 86.4
2009 1137 115.9 9.8 84.9
2010 1094 94.6 11.5 85
2011 1074 95.4 11.2 86.2
2012 1190 89.9 13.2 90.6
2013 1109 86.2 12.8 78.5
2014 1142 92.7 12.3 72.2
2015 1138 88.0 12.9 87.3
2016 1058 81.0 13.0 89.9
2017 923 81.8 11.2 90.5
2018 856 80.0 10.7 94
2019 834 76.8 10.8 94.4
2020 886 91.4 9.6 93.3
2021 628 54.1 11.6 93.2
2022 681 57.6 11.8 93.5
2023 681 66.7 10.2 92.5

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.5%0.0%0.0%99.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.2%99.1%98.9%
201497.1%0.1%0.0%98.9%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.7%98.2%
201599.6%0.0%0.0%99.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%99.7%99.7%
201699.8%0.0%0.0%99.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.9%99.9%100.0%
201798.8%0.1%0.0%99.7%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.7%100.0%
201899.1%0.0%0.0%99.8%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.8%99.9%100.0%
201999.5%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202099.2%0.0%99.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.6%99.9%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for James Monroe Upper School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,771 (10.2%) $15,515 (89.8%) $17,286
2020 $1,584 (12.3%) $11,278 (87.7%) $12,862
2021 $807 (6.6%) $11,341 (93.4%) $12,148
2022 $1,621 (12.0%) $11,877 (88.0%) $13,498
2023 $2,337 (15.1%) $13,153 (84.9%) $15,490

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James Monroe Upper School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1186th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 1209th of 1228 High schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (James Monroe Upper School)34.525.4
 9.1%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Rochester City School District)35.526.8
 8.7%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (James Monroe Upper School)7.10
 7.1%
   End of Course Chemistry (Rochester City School District)33.321.6
 11.8%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (James Monroe Upper School)4533.3
 11.7%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Rochester City School District)5425.9
 28.1%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (James Monroe Upper School)49.237.1
 12.1%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Rochester City School District)58.647.8
 10.9%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (James Monroe Upper School)32.16.6
 25.6%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (Rochester City School District)29.714.1
 15.7%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (James Monroe Upper School)18.116.7
 1.4%
   End of Course Earth Science (Rochester City School District)25.929.4
 3.5%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (James Monroe Upper School)27.624.3
 3.3%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Rochester City School District)37.529.5
 8%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (James Monroe Upper School)26.58.9
 17.6%
   End of Course Living Environment (Rochester City School District)35.721.2
 14.5%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (James Monroe Upper School)2629.9
 4%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Rochester City School District)31.338.6
 7.4%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students834681
 18.3%
African American320306
 4.4%
American Indian00
Asian98
 11.1%
Hispanic469338
 27.9%
Pacific Islander00
White3525
 28.6%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.4%92.5%
 1.9%


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James Monroe Upper School ranks in the bottom 1.0% of New York high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 681 students attended James Monroe Upper School.

Students at James Monroe Upper School are 50% Hispanic, 45% African American, 4% White, 1% Asian.


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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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