School of the Arts is a progressive alternative public middle school and high school in Rochester, New York.
Serving 1,065 students in grades 7-12, School Of The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,065 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Of The Arts's student population of 1,065 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,065 students
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Colors
Black, Silver
School Rankings
School Of The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School Of The Arts is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3244 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
29%
31%
Black
42%
15%
White
23%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Silver Hawk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Of The Arts's ranking?
School Of The Arts is ranked #3244 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School Of The Arts often compared to?
School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like School 58-world Of Inquiry School, Rochester Early College International High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of School Of The Arts is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend School Of The Arts?
1,065 students attend School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of School Of The Arts students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School Of The Arts?
School Of The Arts has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School Of The Arts offer ?
School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School Of The Arts part of?
School Of The Arts is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School Of The Arts located?
School Of The Arts is located in the Neighborhood of the Arts neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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