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#727 of 992 private schools in NY
Aquinas Institute
High School
1127 DEWEY AVE, Rochester, NY 14613
Enrollment
775
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Score
5.6
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
775
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Score
5.6
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#727 of 992
In Rochester
#24 of 30
public schools
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About Aquinas Institute
Aquinas Institute is a private high school in Rochester, NY. Aquinas Institute serves approximately 775 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Aquinas Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #727 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 5.6 · Average
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
Aquinas Institute is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Aquinas Institute compares to 75 public schools serving similar grades in Rochester, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Aquinas Institute (this school) | 5.6 |
| SCHOOL 7-VIRGIL GRISSOM | 3.0 |
| UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL FOR YOUNG MEN | 7.1 |
| SCHOOL 34-DR LOUIS A CERULLI | 4.4 |
| RISE COMMUNITY SCHOOL | 4.2 |
| SCHOOL 8-ROBERTO CLEMENTE | 3.6 |
| ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL | 5.5 |
| SCHOOL 54-FLOWER CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL | 2.9 |
| SCHOOL 50-HELEN BARRETT MONTGOMERY | 2.8 |
| EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS CHARTER SCHOOL | 4.2 |
| EDISON CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL | 5.9 |
| DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL | 8.2 |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S COLLEGE PREP CS | 6.3 |
| SCHOOL 5-JOHN WILLIAMS | 3.3 |
| SCHOOL 17-ENRICO FERMI | 3.8 |
| SCHOOL 9-DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR | 3.4 |
| ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6.1 |
| FRANKLIN LOWER SCHOOL | 7.0 |
| FRANKLIN UPPER SCHOOL | 4.3 |
| SCHOOL 22-LINCOLN SCHOOL | 4.6 |
| ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 3 | 6.9 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1127 DEWEY AVE, Rochester, NY 14613
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Aquinas Institute may also want to explore other high schools in the area. UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL FOR YOUNG MEN (rated 7.1/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is YOUNG WOMEN'S COLLEGE PREP CS (rated 6.3/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, EDISON CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.9/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Rochester, see our Rochester schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14613 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$33,370
Median Home Value
$108,200
Median Rent
$939/mo
Population
14,740
College Educated
14.4%
Homeownership
30.5%
Avg Commute
23.1 min
Poverty Rate
33.3%
Median Age
32.1
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|---|---|
| BROOKLYN LABORATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 5.6 |
| CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL New York, NY | 5.5 |
| DANSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Dansville, NY | 5.5 |
| MOUNT ST MICHAEL ACADEMY Bronx, NY | 5.5 |
| SOUTH PARK HIGH SCHOOL Buffalo, NY | 5.5 |
| SULLIVAN WEST HIGH SCHOOL AT LAKE HUNTINGTON Lake Huntington, NY | 5.5 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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