Enrollment
514
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, NY
University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men
Federal NCES profile for University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360100806204Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools.
- #23 of 43
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men ranks #23 of 43 schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
NCES ID 360100806204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men
University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Rochester, New York, enrolling 514 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.6:1 is larger than about 90% of New York schools and 32% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 514 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 752 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #336.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men spends $17,394 per pupil, 34% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men is a single-school charter district, so University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men 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 University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men compares
University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.3%
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
$17,394
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 8.4%
White 2.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men, which includes University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men.
$17,394
Per student
-34%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+5%
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 (~514 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men
How many students attend University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men?
University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men?
The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men?
70.6% of students at University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men?
The largest demographic group at University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men is African American at 71.4% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men?
University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men ranks #23 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 University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men a good school?
University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men?
None; University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men is a single-school charter district, and University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men is its only campus.
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