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Public School Review - Established 2003

Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)

1200 Broadway Ave S
Rochester, MN 55904
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Tel: (507) 328-5650
www.rochester.k12.mn.us
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Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) serves 83 students in grades 11-12. 
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

School Overview

Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)'s student population of 83 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Special education school
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2025)

YearRochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)
202583
202473
202362
202268
202166
202072
201962
201855
201755
201651
201537
201434
201337
201240
201135
201035
200937
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Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
13 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2008-2024)

YearRochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)
202413
202310
20227
20217
20208
20196
20186
20176
20163
20152
20142
20132
20122
20114
20102
20092
20083
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Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor

School Rankings

The diversity score of Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)

YearRochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)MinnesotaRochester Public School District
20246:116:116:1
20236:116:122:1
202210:116:122:1
20219:116:123:1
20209:116:117:1
201910:116:117:1
20189:116:116:1
20179:116:116:1
201617:116:116:1
201519:116:116:1
201417:116:117:1
201318:116:117:1
201220:116:117:1
20119:116:117:1
201015:116:118:1
200916:116:118:1
200813:117:117:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2018)

YearRochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)MinnesotaRochester Public School District
20181%2%
20171%2%
20161%2%
20083%3%
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Asian
11%
7%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2024)

YearRochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)MinnesotaRochester Public School District
20247%7%10%
20233%7%10%
20226%7%10%
20213%7%10%
20203%7%11%
20196%7%11%
20188%7%11%
20178%7%11%
201610%7%11%
201510%6%10%
20146%6%11%
20123%7%11%
20113%6%10%
20103%6%11%
20093%6%11%
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Hispanic
12%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)

YearRochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)MinnesotaRochester Public School District
202411%12%14%
202318%11%13%
202212%10%13%
20218%10%12%
20207%9%11%
20192%9%11%
20187%9%10%
20177%9%10%
20168%9%9%
20155%9%9%
20146%8%9%
20133%8%9%
20123%7%8%
20113%7%8%
20103%7%7%
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Black
24%
12%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)

YearRochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)MinnesotaRochester Public School District
202419%12%16%
202316%12%16%
202217%12%16%
202111%11%16%
202013%11%14%
201914%11%14%
201813%11%14%
201713%11%14%
201618%10%13%
201514%10%13%
20146%10%12%
201311%9%11%
20127%9%11%
20116%9%12%
20103%10%12%
20098%10%11%
200811%9%11%
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White
51%
60%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)

YearRochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)MinnesotaRochester Public School District
202460%61%51%
202360%62%52%
202259%63%53%
202174%64%55%
202074%66%58%
201973%66%58%
201871%67%61%
201771%67%61%
201663%68%63%
201571%69%64%
201482%71%64%
201386%72%65%
201287%73%67%
201188%74%68%
201091%75%70%
200986%76%71%
200883%76%72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)

YearRochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)MinnesotaRochester Public School District
20243%6%9%
20233%6%9%
20226%6%8%
20214%6%7%
20203%5%6%
20195%5%6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.66
0.60

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2025)

YearRochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)MinnesotaRochester Public School District
20250.660.61
20240.590.600.66
20230.590.590.65
20220.610.580.65
20210.440.570.63
20200.440.540.60
20190.450.540.60
20180.470.530.57
20170.470.530.57
20160.560.520.57
20150.470.510.56
20140.320.480.56
20130.250.470.55
20120.240.450.53
20110.210.440.51
20100.170.420.48
20090.250.410.47
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Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
34%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2025)

YearRochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)MinnesotaRochester Public School District
202558%34%
202466%36%35%
202361%35%35%
202232%26%30%
202121%26%26%
202025%28%31%
201931%28%31%
201840%30%31%
201740%30%31%
201639%31%32%
201545%31%32%
201447%31%31%
201324%31%31%
201220%30%28%
201117%29%28%
201014%28%26%
20098%25%24%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2025)

YearRochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)MinnesotaRochester Public School District
20252%7%
20243%7%6%
20232%8%7%
20223%6%7%
20213%6%6%
20204%8%7%
201910%8%7%
20183%8%6%
20173%8%6%
201611%7%6%
201510%7%6%
20143%7%6%
20133%7%6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Rochester Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)?
83 students attend Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) offer ?
Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) part of?
Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) is part of Rochester Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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