School Without Walls

Summary:

School Without Walls is a public high school in Rochester, New York, serving 262 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Rochester City School District, which is ranked 849 out of 865 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

School Without Walls has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New York high schools, with a 0-3 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 62.8% and 85.1%, generally lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has ranged from 4.9% to 13.4% in recent years. High rates of chronic absenteeism, with 34.1% to 72.7% of students missing 10% or more of the school year, have also been an issue. Academically, students at School Without Walls have underperformed compared to the district and state, with proficiency rates often below 50% on Regents/Common Core exams in core subjects.

The nearby Franklin Upper School, Rochester Early College International High School, and Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School also perform poorly, while the Brighton High School in the neighboring Brighton Central School District consistently outperforms School Without Walls and the Rochester City School District. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at School Without Walls, around 88-90%, suggests the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to the challenges it faces.


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Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  260

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.8%
Hispanic:
30.0%
White:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.2% Help


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Compare Details School Without Walls ranks worse than 94.6% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 3rd 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 7.66. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at School Without Walls 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 Student population at School Without Walls is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (48.8%), Hispanic (30%), White (15.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at School Without Walls is 9. 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 School Without Walls is $15,224. 7 high schools in the Rochester City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

School Without Walls:

SchoolDigger ranks School Without Walls 1175th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See School Without Walls 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 School Without Walls

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Rank History for all students at School Without Walls

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 30.61 727th 935 22.2%
2006 70.35 184th 986 81.3%
2007 34.78 746th 1002 25.5%
2009 20.42 890th 1086 18.0%
2011 40.32 756th 1165 35.1%
2012 47.95 701st 1198 41.5%
2013 28.38 855th 1217 29.7%
2014 27.04 885th 1237 28.5%
2016 54.43 571st 1255 54.5%
2017 21.70 917th 1221 24.9%
2018 41.44 754th 1210 37.7%
2023 33.64 800th 1228 34.9%
2024 7.66 1175th 1242 5.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at School Without Walls

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.26 1098th 1170 6.2%
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Rank History for Female students at School Without Walls

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.82 1164th 1219 4.5%
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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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Data source: NY State Education Department

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by a parent
Friday, November 20, 2015

Open Quote great teachers, small classes, very few disiplinary problems Close Quote



Enrollment information for School Without Walls

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 63 45 4 15 6 n/a n/a 0 133
1990 69 52 6 16 3 n/a n/a 0 146
1991 68 60 3 15 2 n/a n/a 0 148
1992 84 57 2 17 3 n/a n/a 0 163
1993 83 60 3 18 2 n/a n/a 0 166
1994 93 69 2 18 2 n/a n/a 0 184
1995 86 72 5 21 1 n/a n/a 0 185
1996 86 72 5 21 1 n/a n/a 0 185
1997 89 75 5 18 2 n/a n/a 0 189
1998 86 85 4 18 1 n/a n/a 0 194
1999 83 90 6 17 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2000 82 90 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2001 87 93 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2002 89 101 1 33 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2003 89 101 1 33 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2004 90 104 2 37 3 n/a n/a 0 236
2005 79 124 2 36 2 n/a n/a 0 243
2006 90 237 4 56 2 n/a n/a 0 389
2007 93 216 5 58 3 n/a n/a 0 375
2008 97 228 6 66 3 n/a n/a 0 400
2009 106 282 10 82 5 n/a n/a 1 486
2010 82 282 23 98 2 n/a n/a 1 488
2011 75 271 24 107 3 0 1 0 481
2012 70 255 31 112 3 0 1 0 472
2013 61 240 20 134 3 0 0 0 458
2014 45 180 14 110 2 0 0 0 351
2015 30 128 14 73 1 0 0 0 246
2016 31 141 13 64 1 0 0 0 250
2017 34 154 15 61 0 0 0 0 264
2018 29 156 16 61 0 0 2 0 264
2019 29 162 10 65 0 0 2 0 268
2020 26 152 9 68 0 0 2 0 257
2021 26 146 12 76 0 0 2 0 262
2022 35 135 7 73 1 0 1 1 253
2023 36 137 10 76 1 0 2 0 262
2024 40 127 12 78 1 0 2 0 260

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 School Without Walls

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 133 9.0 14.7 n/a
1990 146 12.4 11.7 n/a
1991 148 12.3 12.0 n/a
1992 163 11.7 13.9 n/a
1993 166 12.0 13.8 n/a
1994 184 16.0 11.5 24.5
1995 185 15.6 11.9 12.4
1996 185 15.6 11.9 12.4
1997 189 13.8 13.7 16.4
1998 194 11.0 17.6 30.9
1999 196 12.0 16.3 33.2
2000 191 13.0 14.7 80.1
2001 200 12.0 16.7 60
2002 224 16.0 14.0 17
2003 224 16.0 14.0 17
2004 236 n/a n/a n/a
2005 243 18.0 13.5 42.4
2006 389 28.0 13.9 54.5
2007 375 28.0 13.4 60.8
2008 400 29.3 13.7 63.5
2009 486 35.4 13.7 68.5
2010 488 36.6 13.3 70
2011 481 39.3 12.2 74.8
2012 472 29.5 16.0 81.8
2013 458 39.0 11.7 99.3
2014 351 26.9 13.0 69.2
2015 246 25.0 9.8 85.8
2016 250 25.0 10.0 85.2
2017 264 22.4 11.7 82.6
2018 264 24.4 10.8 86.7
2019 268 24.4 10.9 86.2
2020 257 37.0 6.9 85.2
2021 262 29.1 8.9 87.4
2022 253 27.9 9.0 88.5
2023 262 25.5 10.2 89.7
2024 260 28.7 9.0 89.2

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 School Without Walls

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 133 9.0 14.7 n/a
1990 146 12.4 11.7 n/a
1991 148 12.3 12.0 n/a
1992 163 11.7 13.9 n/a
1993 166 12.0 13.8 n/a
1994 184 16.0 11.5 24.5
1995 185 15.6 11.9 12.4
1996 185 15.6 11.9 12.4
1997 189 13.8 13.7 16.4
1998 194 11.0 17.6 30.9
1999 196 12.0 16.3 33.2
2000 191 13.0 14.7 80.1
2001 200 12.0 16.7 60
2002 224 16.0 14.0 17
2003 224 16.0 14.0 17
2004 236 n/a n/a n/a
2005 243 18.0 13.5 42.4
2006 389 28.0 13.9 54.5
2007 375 28.0 13.4 60.8
2008 400 29.3 13.7 63.5
2009 486 35.4 13.7 68.5
2010 488 36.6 13.3 70
2011 481 39.3 12.2 74.8
2012 472 29.5 16.0 81.8
2013 458 39.0 11.7 99.3
2014 351 26.9 13.0 69.2
2015 246 25.0 9.8 85.8
2016 250 25.0 10.0 85.2
2017 264 22.4 11.7 82.6
2018 264 24.4 10.8 86.7
2019 268 24.4 10.9 86.2
2020 257 37.0 6.9 85.2
2021 262 29.1 8.9 87.4
2022 253 27.9 9.0 88.5
2023 262 25.5 10.2 89.7
2024 260 28.7 9.0 89.2

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
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201499.7%0.0%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201798.1%0.0%0.4%99.2%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%100.0%
201899.2%0.0%0.4%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201997.8%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.1%100.0%100.0%
202094.8%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%94.8%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for School Without Walls

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $07 (0.0%) $14,722 (100.0%) $14,729
2020 $05 (0.0%) $15,668 (100.0%) $15,673
2021 $289 (2.0%) $14,176 (98.0%) $14,465
2022 $1,158 (7.5%) $14,366 (92.5%) $15,524
2023 $1,298 (8.5%) $13,926 (91.5%) $15,224

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

Impact of COVID-19 on School Without Walls

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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (School Without Walls)7470
 4%
   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%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students268262
 2.2%
African American162137
 15.4%
American Indian01
Asian1010
Hispanic6576
 16.9%
Pacific Islander00
White2936
 24.1%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.2%89.7%
 3.5%


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School Without Walls ranks in the bottom 5.4% of New York high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 260 students attended School Without Walls.

Students at School Without Walls are 49% African American, 30% Hispanic, 15% White, 5% 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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