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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Rochester Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public high schools serving 21,712 students in Rochester, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rochester, NY are Brighton High School, Eastridge Senior High School and Irondequoit High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Rochester, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brighton High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Rochester, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brighton High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1150 Winton Rd S
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,164 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Eastridge Senior High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2350 Ridge Rd E
Rochester, NY 14622
(585) 339-1458
Gr: 9-12 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Irondequoit High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
260 Cooper Rd
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 266-7351
Gr: 9-12 | 1,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Athena High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 Long Pond Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Dake Junior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
350 Cooper Rd
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 342-2140
Gr: 7-9 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
School Without Walls
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
480 Broadway
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 546-6732
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Rochester Early College International High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
85 Adams St
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 324-9010
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Rochester Prep Charter School 1
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
630 Brooks Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 436-8629
Gr: K-12 | 1,405 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Gates Chili High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Spartan Way
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Vertus Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21 Humboldt St
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 747-8911
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Island Cottage Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 966-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Genesee St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 328-3440
Gr: 9-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
School Of The Arts
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Prince St
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 242-7682
Gr: 7-12 | 1,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1414.
East Upper High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 E Main St
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 288-3130
Gr: 9-12 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Olympia High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1139 Maiden Ln
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 966-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 1,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1616.
Odyssey Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Maiden Ln
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 966-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1717.
Edison Career And Technology High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
655 Colfax St
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 324-9760
Gr: 9-12 | 1,362 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1818.
James Monroe Upper School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
164 Alexander St
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 232-1530
Gr: 9-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Young Women's College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
133 Hoover Dr
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 254-0320
Gr: 7-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2020.
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Zimbrich St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 544-6170
Gr: K-12 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Rochester Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
841 Genesee St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 467-9201
Gr: K-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
School 58-world Of Inquiry School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 University Ave
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-6170
Gr: PK-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
University Preparatory Charter School For Young Men
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1290 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 672-1280
Gr: 6-12 | 514 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Correctional Facility
Alternative School
107 N Clinton Ave
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 753-3065
Gr: 8-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Padilla High School
950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 467-3131
Gr: 9-12 | 1,342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Rochester Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
545 Humboldt St
Rochester, NY 14610
(716) 854-2490
Gr: K-10 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rochester, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rochester, NY include Brighton High School, Eastridge Senior High School and Irondequoit High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rochester?
26 public high schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?

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