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#948 of 992 private schools in NY

Mcquaid Jesuit

High School

1800 S CLINTON AVE, Rochester, NY 14618

Private

Enrollment

761

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

4.4

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#948 of 992

In Rochester

#30 of 30

public schools

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Mcquaid Jesuit

4.4/10

High School in Rochester · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Mcquaid Jesuit

Mcquaid Jesuit is a private high school in Rochester, NY. Mcquaid Jesuit serves approximately 761 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Mcquaid Jesuit has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #948 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares2.6 pts below NY schools
  • This school 4.4 · Below Average
  • NY avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

Mcquaid Jesuit 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

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How Mcquaid Jesuit compares to 75 public schools serving similar grades in Rochester, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
This School
vs
11.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
761
This School
vs
572
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.4
This School
vs
5.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 83.4% vs 0%
Black 6.2% vs 0%
Asian 3.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.4% vs 0%
Mcquaid Jesuit Rochester Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Mcquaid Jesuit (this school) 4.4
SCHOOL 35-PINNACLE 3.3
ANNA MURRAY-DOUGLASS ACADEMY 3.3
BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL 8.9
TWELVE CORNERS MIDDLE SCHOOL 7.2
MONROE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY —
JAMES MONROE UPPER SCHOOL 6.1
MONROE LOWER SCHOOL 5.1
SCHOOL WITHOUT WALLS 6.7
SCHOOL 23-FRANCIS PARKER 4.1
SCHOOL 15-CHILDREN'S SCHOOL OF ROCHESTER (THE) 5.4
GENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL 5.2
SCHOOL 19-DR CHARLES T LUNSFORD 2.9
DR. ALICE HOLLOWAY YOUNG SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE 3.3
SCHOOL 2-CLARA BARTON 3.3
ROCHESTER ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 5.1
SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 5.3
VERTUS CHARTER SCHOOL 5.3
SCHOOL 4-GEORGE MATHER FORBES 4.4
SCHOOL 58-WORLD OF INQUIRY SCHOOL 4.5
JOSEPH C WILSON MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL 6.3

Showing 20 of 75 schools. View all schools in Rochester

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 4.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C- 1.8 / 10
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School Day Length 6.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 990
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 6.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 30%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.5 / 10
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Enrollment 761
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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)

White 83.4%
Black 6.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.8%
Hispanic 2.4%
Native American 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1800 S CLINTON AVE, Rochester, NY 14618

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mcquaid Jesuit may also want to explore other high schools in the area. BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HILLSIDE CHILDREN'S CENTER -ANDREWS TRAHEY CAMPUS (rated 6.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SCHOOL WITHOUT WALLS (rated 6.7/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rochester, see our Rochester schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
DESTINY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL Rochester 0.3 mi 6.6
HILLEL COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL Rochester 0.3 mi 7.5
GENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL-FLOUR CITY CAMPUS Rochester 0.7 mi 5.1
WESTFALL ACADEMY ICR Rochester 0.8 mi 7.5
SCHOOL 35-PINNACLE Rochester 1.0 mi 3.3
HILLSIDE CHILDREN'S CENTER -ANDREWS TRAHEY CAMPUS Rochester 1.0 mi 6.8
HILLSIDE CHILDREN'S CENTER Rochester 1.0 mi —
MARY CARIOLA CENTER Rochester 1.0 mi 7.7
ANNA MURRAY-DOUGLASS ACADEMY Rochester 1.2 mi 3.3
NATIVITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY Rochester 1.5 mi 7.4
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF ROCHESTER Rochester 1.3 mi —
JAMES MONROE UPPER SCHOOL Rochester 1.6 mi 6.1
MONROE LOWER SCHOOL Rochester 1.6 mi 5.1
SCHOOL WITHOUT WALLS Rochester 1.7 mi 6.7
BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL Rochester 1.3 mi 8.9
SCHOOL 23-FRANCIS PARKER Rochester 1.7 mi 4.1
MONROE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Rochester 1.6 mi —
CITIZENSHIP AND SCIENCE ACADEMY OF ROCHESTER CHARTER SCHOOL Rochester 1.4 mi 3.2
TWELVE CORNERS MIDDLE SCHOOL Rochester 1.4 mi 7.2
GENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL Rochester 1.9 mi 5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 14618 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$122,647

Median Home Value

$301,300

Median Rent

$1,407/mo

Population

24,621

College Educated

76.4%

Homeownership

76.5%

Avg Commute

15.6 min

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Median Age

40

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mcquaid Jesuit

What grades does Mcquaid Jesuit serve?

Mcquaid Jesuit serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Mcquaid Jesuit?

Mcquaid Jesuit has an enrollment of approximately 761 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcquaid Jesuit?

The student-teacher ratio at Mcquaid Jesuit is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mcquaid Jesuit rank in NY?

Mcquaid Jesuit ranks #948 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Mcquaid Jesuit's MySchoolScout rating?

Mcquaid Jesuit has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mcquaid Jesuit a private school?

Yes, Mcquaid Jesuit is a private all-boys 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 Mcquaid Jesuit a religious school?

Mcquaid Jesuit has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
49 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
31 Some Transit
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
761
Gender Split
100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
63
Type
private
Coed Status
all-boys
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.6 hours
Days Per Year
150 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monroe County
Phone
(585) 256-6145

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