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#1080 of 1,992 schools in MN
Rochester Stem Academy
High School · Rochester Stem Academy · Rochester, MN
A charter high school in Rochester, MN serving grades 9th – 12th.
415 16TH ST SW, Rochester, MN 55902
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rochester Stem Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rochester Stem Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,527/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,879
Median home value
$430,100
Median rent
$1,580/mo
College educated
65.6%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Academy-idp Living(rail)Enrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 11–12 | 0.5 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Care & Treatment at EscEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 0.6 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Care & Treatment Hospital/homeboundEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Rochester Phoenix AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rochester Stem Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Rochester Stem Academy is listed in ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rochester Stem Academy
Rochester Stem Academy is a public high school in Rochester, MN, part of Rochester Stem Academy, serving approximately 116 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,080 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rochester Stem Academy
What grades does Rochester Stem Academy serve?
Rochester Stem Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rochester Stem Academy?
Rochester Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Stem Academy is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rochester Stem Academy rank in MN?
Rochester Stem Academy ranks #1,080 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Rochester Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Rochester Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rochester Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rochester Stem Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Rochester Stem Academy a charter school?
Yes, Rochester Stem Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Rochester Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Rochester Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rochester Stem Academy?
82.8% of students at Rochester Stem Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 116
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Olmsted County
- Phone
- (507) 281-2381
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55902)
- 25,988
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55902; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022, multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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