Rochester Academy Charter School

Rochester Academy Charter School is an alternative public charter school serving 821 students in grades K-12 in Rochester, New York. The school's performance and metrics provide an interesting look into the challenges and opportunities facing this urban charter school.

Rochester Academy Charter School has seen fluctuating graduation rates, ranging from 80.4% to 92.0% in recent years, which is lower than the state average of around 85%. The school also struggles with high dropout rates, from 0% to 10%, and very high chronic absenteeism, ranging from 31.5% to 54.4% - significantly higher than the state average. Proficiency rates on state assessments are consistently well below state averages across English Language Arts, Math, and Science, with only 17.91% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA compared to 54.15% statewide. These metrics suggest academic struggles and the need for stronger instructional practices.

When comparing Rochester Academy Charter School to nearby schools like Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School and Rochester Prep Charter School 1, the charter schools tend to have higher proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the traditional public School 58-World of Inquiry. This suggests the charter model may be more effective at driving academic achievement in this urban setting. However, the charter schools also struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, similar to Rochester Academy Charter School, indicating attendance and engagement are systemic challenges across the district.