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#2556 of 4,742 schools in NY
James Monroe Upper School
High School · Rochester City School District · Rochester, NY
A Rochester City School District high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
164 ALEXANDER ST, Rochester, NY 14607
- Math 57% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2021)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at James Monroe Upper School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 20 points since 2018, reaching 50% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Monroe Upper 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 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 84Very 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
$56,270
Median home value
$304,100
Median rent
$1,129/mo
College educated
59.5%
Homeownership
16.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #7 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
James Monroe Upper School is listed in ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Monroe Upper School
James Monroe Upper School is a public high school in Rochester, NY, part of Rochester City School District, serving approximately 649 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,556 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Monroe Upper School
What grades does James Monroe Upper School serve?
James Monroe Upper School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend James Monroe Upper School?
James Monroe Upper School has an enrollment of approximately 649 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Monroe Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Monroe Upper School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Monroe Upper School rank in NY?
James Monroe Upper School ranks #2,556 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is James Monroe Upper School's MySchoolScout rating?
James Monroe Upper School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 James Monroe Upper School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Monroe Upper School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is James Monroe Upper School a charter school?
No, James Monroe Upper School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Monroe Upper School a Title I school?
No, James Monroe Upper School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Monroe Upper School?
91.4% of students at James Monroe Upper 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
- 649
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 92.1%
- Phone
- (585) 232-1530
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 14607)
- 17,577
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
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 14607; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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