Serving 649 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 649 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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.
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?
649 students attend James Monroe Upper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of James Monroe Upper School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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?
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 (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 649 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
