Serving 1,511 students in grades 9-12, Rome Free Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Rome Free Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rome Free Academy is 0.38, 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?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rome Free Academy?
The graduation rate of Rome Free Academy is 76%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rome Free Academy?
1,511 students attend Rome Free Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Rome Free Academy students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rome Free Academy?
Rome Free Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rome Free Academy offer ?
Rome Free Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rome Free Academy part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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