- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rochester, NY
James Monroe Upper School
Federal NCES profile for James Monroe Upper School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362475003371
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Monroe Upper School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #14 of 15
- high schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 92.5%
- free-lunch eligible
James Monroe Upper School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Monroe Upper School ranks #14 of 15 high schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Rochester City School District · New York
NCES ID 362475003371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
James Monroe Upper School held near 649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.7 → 67.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 362475003371 · Rochester, NY High · MID · TRAD
809 enr · 12.3:1 · 92.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students)
James Monroe Upper School held near 649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.7 → 67.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
James Monroe Upper School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edison Career
Edison Career and Technology High School
1,362 students
- School of the
School of the Arts
1,065 students
- School 33-John
School 33-John James Audubon
980 students
- Franklin Upper
Franklin Upper School
969 students
- School 58-Worl
School 58-World of Inquiry School
896 students
- This school
James Monroe Upper School
809 students
What this shows James Monroe Upper School reports 809 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Monroe Upper School compares
James Monroe Upper School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.3%
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
$33,643
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 809 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.2%
African American 44.2%
White 3.3%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, James Monroe Upper School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Rochester City School District reports $33,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Monroe Upper School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Career and Technology High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School of the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School 33-John James Audubon | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Upper School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| School 58-World of Inquiry School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Monroe Upper School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~809 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Monroe Upper School
How many students attend James Monroe Upper School?
James Monroe Upper School has 809 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rochester, NY. CCD year-over-year: 681 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Monroe Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Monroe Upper School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Monroe Upper School?
92.5% of students at James Monroe Upper School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Monroe Upper School?
The largest demographic group at James Monroe Upper School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Monroe Upper School?
James Monroe Upper School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Monroe Upper School rank among high schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, James Monroe Upper School ranks #14 of 15 high 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 high schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester City School District?
Besides James Monroe Upper School, Rochester City School District also operates Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students), School of the Arts (1,065 students), and School 33-John James Audubon (980 students). See the Rochester City School District district page for the complete list.