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#727 of 992 private schools in NY
Aquinas Institute
High School · Rochester, NY
A private high school in Rochester, NY serving grades 6th – 12th.
1127 DEWEY AVE, Rochester, NY 14613
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NY
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Aquinas Institute 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,924/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,370
Median home value
$108,200
Median rent
$939/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
30.5%
Poverty rate
33.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14613; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparatory Charter School for Young MenCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,035 | Compare → |
| Edison Career and Technology High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,161 | Compare → |
| Young Women's College Prep CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 7–12 | 1.9 mi | 352 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Aquinas Institute is listed in Rochester, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Aquinas Institute
Aquinas Institute is a private high school in Rochester, NY, serving approximately 775 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #727 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aquinas Institute
What grades does Aquinas Institute serve?
Aquinas Institute serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Aquinas Institute?
Aquinas Institute has an enrollment of approximately 775 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aquinas Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Aquinas Institute is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Aquinas Institute rank in NY?
Aquinas Institute ranks #727 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Aquinas Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Aquinas Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Aquinas Institute a private school?
Yes, Aquinas Institute is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Aquinas Institute a religious school?
Aquinas Institute has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 775
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monroe County
- Phone
- (585) 254-2020
- Area population (ZIP 14613)
- 14,740
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 14613; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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