Very Good
#112 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 11% of private schools
The Norman Howard School
High School · Rochester, NY
A private high school in Rochester, NY serving grades 5th – 12th.
275 PINNACLE RD, Rochester, NY 14623
- 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Norman Howard 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,924/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,088
Median home value
$167,800
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
40.7%
Homeownership
50.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14623; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush-henrietta Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,320 | Compare → |
| Monroe Correctional FacilityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 2.4 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Mcquaid JesuitPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | 6–12 | 3.1 mi | 761 | Compare → |
| Pittsford Sutherland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 888 | 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.
The Norman Howard School is listed in Rochester, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Norman Howard School
The Norman Howard School is a private high school in Rochester, NY, serving approximately 95 students in grades 5th-12th with a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #112 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Norman Howard School
What grades does The Norman Howard School serve?
The Norman Howard School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend The Norman Howard School?
The Norman Howard School has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Norman Howard School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Norman Howard School is 3.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Norman Howard School rank in NY?
The Norman Howard School ranks #112 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is The Norman Howard School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Norman Howard School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Norman Howard School a private school?
Yes, The Norman Howard School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Norman Howard School a religious school?
No, The Norman Howard School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 95
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monroe County
- Phone
- (585) 334-8010
- Area population (ZIP 14623)
- 25,689
- Area average commute
- 15.5 min
- Area median age
- 25.3
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 14623; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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