Serving 823 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Rochester Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (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 87% 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: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Rochester Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Rochester Academy Charter School's student population of 823 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
823 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
Rochester Academy Charter 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 Rochester Academy Charter School is 0.36, 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
#4170 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
79%
16%
White
13%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Rochester Academy Charter School is ranked #4170 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Rochester Academy Charter School often compared to?
Rochester Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like School 58-world Of Inquiry School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rochester Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Rochester Academy Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rochester Academy Charter School?
823 students attend Rochester Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Rochester Academy Charter School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester Academy Charter School?
Rochester Academy Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rochester Academy Charter School offer ?
Rochester Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rochester Academy Charter School part of?
Rochester Academy Charter School is part of Rochester Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Rochester Academy Charter School located?
Rochester Academy Charter 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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