- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Northwest College Preparatory High School shrank from 252 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 362475005849 · Rochester, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 15.2:1 · 92.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students)
Northwest College Preparatory High School shrank from 252 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Northwest College Preparatory High 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 487
Northwest College Preparatory High School
487 students
What this shows Northwest College Preparatory High School reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest College Preparatory High School compares
Northwest College Preparatory High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 1,065
- 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 other 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 (~487 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), down 14.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.