Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Urban Choice Charter School 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 5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urban Choice Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Urban Choice Charter School's student population of 378 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Urban Choice Charter School 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 Urban Choice Charter School is 0.42, 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
#4342 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
74%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urban Choice Charter School's ranking?
Urban Choice Charter School is ranked #4342 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Urban Choice Charter School often compared to?
Urban Choice Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Genesee Community Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Urban Choice Charter School?
378 students attend Urban Choice Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Urban Choice Charter School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Choice Charter School?
Urban Choice Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Choice Charter School offer ?
Urban Choice Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Urban Choice Charter School part of?
Urban Choice Charter School is part of Urban Choice Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Urban Choice Charter School located?
Urban Choice Charter School is located in the United Neighbors Together neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
School Reviews
5 12/13/2010
I GO THERE MYSELF WHICH I MUST SAY HAS BEEN AN HONOR. I'VE BEEN GOING THERE FOR SIX YEARS AND WHEN I SEE THESE NEW CITY SCHOOL KIDS COME IN THEY CAN'T HANDLE THE STRICTNESS AND THAT'S WHAT I LOVE.
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