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#3342 of 4,742 schools in NY
School of the Arts
High School · Rochester City School District · Rochester, NY
A Rochester City School District high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
45 PRINCE ST, Rochester, NY 14607
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at School of the Arts score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where School of the Arts 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 74Very 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 58-world of Inquiry SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 928 | Compare → |
| Hillside Childrens Center-andrews Trahey CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 5–12 | 0.8 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| James Monroe Upper SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 649 | Compare → |
| School Without WallsEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 260 | Compare → |
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
- #13 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
School of the Arts is listed in ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About School of the Arts
School of the Arts is a public high school in Rochester, NY, part of Rochester City School District, serving approximately 1,058 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,342 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about School of the Arts
What grades does School of the Arts serve?
School of the Arts serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend School of the Arts?
School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 1,058 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at School of the Arts is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School of the Arts rank in NY?
School of the Arts ranks #3,342 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School of the Arts has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is School of the Arts a charter school?
No, School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School of the Arts?
67.2% of students at School of the Arts 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (585) 242-7682
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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