Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) serves 73 students in grades 11-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)'s student population of 73 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 116% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
73 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
2%

Asian
7%
7%

Hispanic
11%
12%

Black
19%
12%

White
60%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)?
73 students attend Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) students are White, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail)?
Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) offer ?
Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) part of?
Rochester Academy-idp Living(Rail) is part of Rochester Public School District.
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