Serving 724 students in grades 9-12, Rochester Stem High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
724 students

Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75-79%
48%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75-79%
40%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%

Hispanic
18%
30%

Black
68%
16%

White
7%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(14-15)45-49%
79%

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rochester Stem High School?
The graduation rate of Rochester Stem High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the New York state average of 79%.
How many students attend Rochester Stem High School?
724 students attend Rochester Stem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Rochester Stem High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester Stem High School?
Rochester Stem High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rochester Stem High School offer ?
Rochester Stem High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rochester Stem High School part of?
Rochester Stem High School is part of Rochester City School District.
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