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#2778 of 4,742 schools in NY
Edison Career and Technology High School
High School · Rochester City School District · Rochester, NY
A Rochester City School District high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
655 COLFAX ST, Rochester, NY 14606
- Math 44% proficient (2021)
- Reading 50% proficient (2021)
- 52.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Edison Career and Technology High School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 47% in 2021, across a 9-year record (2013–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2013-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2013-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edison Career and Technology High School 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 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,924/100K
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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
$57,287
Median home value
$150,500
Median rent
$978/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northstar Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Aquinas InstitutePrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 6–12 | 1.7 mi | 775 | Compare → |
| Young Women's College Prep CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 7–12 | 1.8 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Hope Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | 3–12 | 2.2 mi | 126 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rochester City School District
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #9 of 45
- District spending per student
- $34,307NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edison Career and Technology High School is listed in ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edison Career and Technology High School
Edison Career and Technology High School is a public high school in Rochester, NY, part of Rochester City School District, serving approximately 1,161 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,778 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edison Career and Technology High School
What grades does Edison Career and Technology High School serve?
Edison Career and Technology High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Edison Career and Technology High School?
Edison Career and Technology High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Career and Technology High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Career and Technology High School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edison Career and Technology High School rank in NY?
Edison Career and Technology High School ranks #2,778 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Edison Career and Technology High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edison Career and Technology High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Edison Career and Technology High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edison Career and Technology High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Is Edison Career and Technology High School a charter school?
No, Edison Career and Technology High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edison Career and Technology High School a Title I school?
No, Edison Career and Technology High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edison Career and Technology High School?
88.3% of students at Edison Career and Technology High School 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
- 1,161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 145
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 90.9%
- Phone
- (585) 324-9760
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
- Area population (ZIP 14606)
- 27,478
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 14606; 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, 2013-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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