Enrollment
487
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, NY
Northwest College Preparatory High School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest College Preparatory High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362475005849
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest College Preparatory High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools.
- #24 of 43
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 92.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest College Preparatory High School has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest College Preparatory High School ranks #24 of 43 schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Rochester City School District · New York
NCES ID 362475005849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest College Preparatory High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwest College Preparatory High School
Northwest College Preparatory High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rochester, New York, enrolling 487 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.2:1 is larger than about 88% of New York schools and 29% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 92.1% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 487 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 766 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #383.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (40%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 487 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 139 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 487 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Rochester City School District also operates Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students) and School of the Arts (1,065 students) alongside Northwest College Preparatory High School.
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 Northwest College Preparatory High School compares
Northwest College Preparatory High 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.1% | ▲ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.4%
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
$28,608
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 51.7%
African American 40.0%
White 5.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Northwest College Preparatory High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester City School District, which includes Northwest College Preparatory High School.
$28,608
Per student
+8%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+72%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.4%
State 64.3%
Federal 24.4%
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.
How Northwest College Preparatory High 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| School 33-John James Audubon | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Upper School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| School 58-World of Inquiry School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest College Preparatory High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~487 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northwest College Preparatory High School
How many students attend Northwest College Preparatory High School?
Northwest College Preparatory High School has 487 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest College Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest College Preparatory High School is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest College Preparatory High School?
92.1% of students at Northwest College Preparatory High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest College Preparatory High School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest College Preparatory High School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest College Preparatory High School?
Northwest College Preparatory High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwest College Preparatory High School rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest College Preparatory High School ranks #24 of 43 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 schools in Rochester on the city page.
Is Northwest College Preparatory High School a good school?
Northwest College Preparatory High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Rochester City School District?
Besides Northwest College Preparatory High 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.
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