Serving 752 students in grades 9-12, Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School ranks in the top 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 752 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School's student population of 752 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
752 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1527 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
20%
29%
Black
68%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School is ranked #1527 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School?
752 students attend Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School?
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School offer ?
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School part of?
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School located?
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School is located in the 19th Ward neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in 19th Ward.
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