Serving 285 students in grades 7-8, Dr. Alice Holloway Young School Of Excellence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 7-8
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Alice Holloway Young School Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr. Alice Holloway Young School Of Excellence's student population of 285 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Alice Holloway Young School Of Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Alice Holloway Young School Of Excellence is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4364 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
20%
30%
Black
66%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Alice Holloway Young School Of Excellence's ranking?
Dr. Alice Holloway Young School Of Excellence is ranked #4364 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Dr. Alice Holloway Young School Of Excellence?
285 students attend Dr. Alice Holloway Young School Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Dr. Alice Holloway Young School Of Excellence students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Alice Holloway Young School Of Excellence?
Dr. Alice Holloway Young School Of Excellence has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Alice Holloway Young School Of Excellence offer ?
Dr. Alice Holloway Young School Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Alice Holloway Young School Of Excellence part of?
Dr. Alice Holloway Young School Of Excellence is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr. Alice Holloway Young School Of Excellence located?
Dr. Alice Holloway Young School Of Excellence is located in the Corn Hill neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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