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James Monroe Upper School

164 Alexander St
Rochester, NY 14607
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 681 students in grades 9-12, James Monroe Upper School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 681 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

James Monroe Upper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
James Monroe Upper School's student population of 681 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
681 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
James Monroe Upper School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Monroe Upper School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2831 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of James Monroe Upper School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James Monroe Upper School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James Monroe Upper School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James Monroe Upper School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in James Monroe Upper School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
50%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in James Monroe Upper School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
45%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in James Monroe Upper School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in James Monroe Upper School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in James Monroe Upper School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of James Monroe Upper School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-74%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of James Monroe Upper School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James Monroe Upper School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James Monroe Upper School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Monroe Upper School's ranking?
James Monroe Upper School is ranked #2831 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are James Monroe Upper School often compared to?
James Monroe Upper Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like School Without Walls, Rochester Early College International High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Monroe Upper School?
The graduation rate of James Monroe Upper School is 70-74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend James Monroe Upper School?
681 students attend James Monroe Upper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of James Monroe Upper School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Monroe Upper School?
James Monroe Upper School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does James Monroe Upper School offer ?
James Monroe Upper School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James Monroe Upper School part of?
James Monroe Upper School is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is James Monroe Upper School located?
James Monroe Upper School is located in the Pearl Meigs Monroe neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Pearl Meigs Monroe.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 681 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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