Serving 84 students in grades 9-12, School For Business, Finance And Entrepreneurship ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the New York state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment was 99% 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
84 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥90%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-89%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
88%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)30-39%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
7%
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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of School For Business, Finance And Entrepreneurship?
The graduation rate of School For Business, Finance And Entrepreneurship is 30-39%, which is lower than the New York state average of 78%.
How many students attend School For Business, Finance And Entrepreneurship?
84 students attend School For Business, Finance And Entrepreneurship.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of School For Business, Finance And Entrepreneurship students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does School For Business, Finance And Entrepreneurship offer ?
School For Business, Finance And Entrepreneurship offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is School For Business, Finance And Entrepreneurship part of?
School For Business, Finance And Entrepreneurship is part of Rochester City School District.
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