Enrollment
829
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, NY
Rochester Academy Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Rochester Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360095005995Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochester Academy Charter School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #10 of 43
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 94.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rochester Academy Charter School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Academy Charter School ranks #10 of 43 schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Rochester Academy Charter School · New York
NCES ID 360095005995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rochester Academy Charter School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rochester Academy Charter School
Rochester Academy Charter School is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Rochester, New York, enrolling 829 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 94.8% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 829 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 326 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #59.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and White (11%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 207 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rochester Academy Charter School spends $14,673 per pupil, 44% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 472 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 829 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Rochester Academy Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Rochester Academy 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 Rochester Academy Charter School compares
Rochester Academy 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.8% | ▲ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 829 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
829
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.8%
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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in New York - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$14,673
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
241
in-school suspensions + 231 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.9 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 78.4%
White 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Rochester Academy Charter School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester Academy Charter School, which includes Rochester Academy Charter School.
$14,673
Per student
-44%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
-12%
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 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 (~829 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rochester Academy Charter School
How many students attend Rochester Academy Charter School?
Rochester Academy Charter School has 829 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Academy Charter School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rochester Academy Charter School?
94.8% of students at Rochester Academy Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochester Academy Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Rochester Academy Charter School is African American at 78.4% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochester Academy Charter School?
Rochester Academy Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rochester Academy Charter School rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Academy Charter School ranks #10 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 Rochester Academy Charter School a good school?
Rochester Academy Charter School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Academy Charter School?
None; Rochester Academy Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Rochester Academy Charter School is its only campus.
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