Best high schools in Rochester City School District (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in Rochester City School District, New York. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New York.
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- 174East Upper High SchoolRochester · Public High82% Math proficiency · 814 students
- 272Rochester Early College International High SchoolRochester · Public High82% Math proficiency · 458 students
- 368Joseph C Wilson Magnet High SchoolRochester · Public High72% Math proficiency · 868 students
- 452School of the ArtsRochester · Public High48% Math proficiency · 1,065 students
- 551School Without WallsRochester · Public High24.5% Math proficiency · 258 students
- 643Padilla High SchoolRochester · Public High86.9% Free/reduced-price lunch · 1,342 students
- 732James Monroe Upper SchoolRochester · Public High30% Math proficiency · 809 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Upper High School Rochester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 73.7 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 814 |
| 2 | Rochester Early College International High School Rochester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72.4 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 458 |
| 3 | Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School Rochester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 67.5 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 868 |
| 4 | School of the Arts Rochester · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 51.7 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 1,065 |
| 5 | School Without Walls Rochester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 51.2 Top 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 258 |
| 6 | Padilla High School Rochester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 43.0 Lower 50% | 86.9% Free/reduced-price lunch | 1,342 |
| 7 | James Monroe Upper School Rochester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 32.0 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 809 |
East Upper High School in Rochester leads the 2025 list of high schools in Rochester City School District with a Success Index (US) of 73.7. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are public.
For the full picture see the wider New York high schools rankings, every school on the Rochester City School District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Rochester City School District?
East Upper High School in Rochester, New York ranks first among high schools in Rochester City School District with a Success Index (US) of 73.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 814).
How are high schools in Rochester City School District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.