Rochester City School District

The Rochester City School District consists of 46 schools, including 30 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 10 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving a predominantly low-income and minority student population. While a few standout schools, such as School 19-Dr Charles T Lunsford, School 23-Francis Parker, and School 46-Charles Carroll, demonstrate pockets of academic success, many schools in the district are struggling with extremely low proficiency rates, high dropout rates, and other significant challenges.

At the lower end of the spectrum, schools like Edison Career And Technology High School, Franklin Upper School, and School 33-John James Audubon rank among the lowest performing schools in New York, with proficiency rates ranging from just 2.61% to 14.42%. These schools exemplify the severe educational inequities within the district, where student outcomes vary dramatically based on the school they attend.

Overall, the Rochester City School District faces significant challenges, with the district as a whole ranked 852 out of 866 school districts in New York and rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. High poverty levels, chronic absenteeism, and low graduation rates are pervasive issues across the district, though a few exceptional schools demonstrate that high performance is possible with the right strategies and resources.