- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, NY
School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362475004787
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School of the Arts earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #14 of 43
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
School of the Arts has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School of the Arts ranks #14 of 43 schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Rochester City School District · New York
NCES ID 362475004787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
School of the Arts held near 1,058 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 95.5 → 95.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 362475004787 · Rochester, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,065 enr · 11.2:1 · 68.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students)
School of the Arts held near 1,058 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 95.5 → 95.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
School of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edison Career
Edison Career and Technology High School
1,362 students
- This school
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
- Joseph C Wilso
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
868 students
What this shows School of the Arts reports 1,065 students on the CCD universe file.
How School of the Arts compares
School of the Arts 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▲ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,065 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,065
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.3%
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 1065 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
White 23.0%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, School of the Arts is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Career and Technology High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School 33-John James Audubon | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Upper School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| School 58-World of Inquiry School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~1,065 students)
Frequently asked questions about School of the Arts
How many students attend School of the Arts?
School of the Arts has 1,065 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,066 (2022-23) → 1,058 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at School of the Arts is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 School of the Arts?
68.7% of students at School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at School of the Arts is African American at 42.0% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School of the Arts?
School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 School of the Arts rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, School of the Arts ranks #14 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 School of the Arts, Rochester City School District also operates Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students), School 33-John James Audubon (980 students), and Franklin Upper School (969 students). See the Rochester City School District district page for the complete list.