School Without Walls

480 Broadway
Rochester, NY 14607
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 260 students in grades 9-12, School Without Walls ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School Without Walls ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

School Without Walls's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
260 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

School Without Walls ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School Without Walls is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1284 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
46%
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60-79%
49%
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<50%
78%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
10%
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Hispanic
30%
30%
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Black
49%
16%
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White
15%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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90-94%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is School Without Walls's ranking?
School Without Walls is ranked #1284 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School Without Walls often compared to?
School Without Wallsis often viewed alongside schools like James Monroe Upper School, Rochester Early College International High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of School Without Walls?
The graduation rate of School Without Walls is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend School Without Walls?
260 students attend School Without Walls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of School Without Walls students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Without Walls?
School Without Walls has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School Without Walls offer ?
School Without Walls offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School Without Walls part of?
School Without Walls is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School Without Walls located?
School Without Walls is located in the Pearl Meigs Monroe neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Pearl Meigs Monroe.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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