Enrollment
394
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, NY
Academy of Health Sciences Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Health Sciences Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360119006669Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Health Sciences Charter School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools.
- #38 of 43
- elementary schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 94.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Health Sciences Charter School has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Health Sciences Charter School ranks #38 of 43 elementary schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Academy of Health Sciences Charter School · New York
NCES ID 360119006669 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy of Health Sciences Charter School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy of Health Sciences Charter School
Academy of Health Sciences Charter School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Rochester, New York, enrolling 394 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 96% of New York schools and 52% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 94.9% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 394 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 682 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #638, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Academy of Health Sciences Charter School spends $14,347 per pupil, 46% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 109 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 394 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Academy of Health Sciences Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Academy of Health Sciences Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy of Health Sciences Charter School compares
Academy of Health Sciences Charter School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 52% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.9% | ▲ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,347
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
White 3.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Academy of Health Sciences Charter School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Academy of Health Sciences Charter School, which includes Academy of Health Sciences Charter School.
$14,347
Per student
-46%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~394 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Academy of Health Sciences Charter School
How many students attend Academy of Health Sciences Charter School?
Academy of Health Sciences Charter School has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Health Sciences Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Health Sciences Charter School is 17.9:1, which is 52% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Health Sciences Charter School?
94.9% of students at Academy of Health Sciences Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Health Sciences Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Health Sciences Charter School is African American at 67.5% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Health Sciences Charter School?
Academy of Health Sciences Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy of Health Sciences Charter School rank among elementary schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Health Sciences Charter School ranks #38 of 43 elementary schools in Rochester, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rochester on the city page.
Is Academy of Health Sciences Charter School a good school?
Academy of Health Sciences Charter School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Academy of Health Sciences Charter School?
None; Academy of Health Sciences Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Academy of Health Sciences Charter School is its only campus.
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