Best high schools in Rochester (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 18 schools in Rochester, New York. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New York.
- 193Brighton High SchoolRochester · Public High99.5% Math proficiency · 1,164 students
- 290Irondequoit High SchoolRochester · Public High98% Math proficiency · 1,160 students
- 384Athena High SchoolRochester · Public High93% Math proficiency · 1,070 students
- 482Gates Chili High SchoolRochester · Public High92% Math proficiency · 1,134 students
- 582Arcadia High SchoolRochester · Public High95% Math proficiency · 972 students
- 681Eastridge Senior High SchoolRochester · Public High95% Math proficiency · 888 students
- 776University Preparatory Charter School for Young MenRochester · Charter High84.5% Math proficiency · 514 students
- 874East Upper High SchoolRochester · Public High82% Math proficiency · 814 students
- 972Rochester Early College International High SchoolRochester · Public High82% Math proficiency · 458 students
- 1070Young Women's College Prep CsRochester · Charter High84.5% Math proficiency · 356 students
- 1168Joseph C Wilson Magnet High SchoolRochester · Public High72% Math proficiency · 868 students
- 1262Vertus Charter SchoolRochester · Charter High84.5% Math proficiency · 348 students
- 1358Odyssey AcademyRochester · Public High53% Math proficiency · 878 students
- 1454Olympia High SchoolRochester · Public High52% Math proficiency · 1,090 students
- 1552School of the ArtsRochester · Public High48% Math proficiency · 1,065 students
- 1651School Without WallsRochester · Public High24.5% Math proficiency · 258 students
- 1743Padilla High SchoolRochester · Public High86.9% Free/reduced-price lunch · 1,342 students
- 1832James Monroe Upper SchoolRochester · Public High30% Math proficiency · 809 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brighton High School Rochester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 93.4 Top 5% | 99.5% Math proficiency | 1,164 |
| 2 | Irondequoit High School Rochester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 89.5 Top 5% | 98% Math proficiency | 1,160 |
| 3 | Athena High School Rochester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 84.0 Top 5% | 93% Math proficiency | 1,070 |
| 4 | Gates Chili High School Rochester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 81.8 Top 10% | 92% Math proficiency | 1,134 |
| 5 | Arcadia High School Rochester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 81.5 Top 10% | 95% Math proficiency | 972 |
| 6 | Eastridge Senior High School Rochester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 81.1 Top 10% | 95% Math proficiency | 888 |
| 7 | University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men Rochester · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 75.7 Top 25% | 84.5% Math proficiency | 514 |
| 8 | East Upper High School Rochester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 73.7 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 814 |
| 9 | Rochester Early College International High School Rochester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72.4 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 458 |
| 10 | Young Women's College Prep Cs Rochester · High · Grades 7–12 | Charter | 70.1 Top 25% | 84.5% Math proficiency | 356 |
| 11 | Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School Rochester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 67.5 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 868 |
| 12 | Vertus Charter School Rochester · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 62.1 Top 50% | 84.5% Math proficiency | 348 |
| 13 | Odyssey Academy Rochester · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 57.9 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 878 |
| 14 | Olympia High School Rochester · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 54.2 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,090 |
| 15 | School of the Arts Rochester · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 51.7 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 1,065 |
| 16 | School Without Walls Rochester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 51.2 Top 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 258 |
| 17 | Padilla High School Rochester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 43.0 Lower 50% | 86.9% Free/reduced-price lunch | 1,342 |
| 18 | James Monroe Upper School Rochester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 32.0 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 809 |
Brighton High School in Rochester leads the 2025 list of high schools in Rochester with a Success Index (US) of 93.4. Of the 18 schools shown, 15 are public, 3 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider New York high schools rankings, every school on the Rochester 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?
Brighton High School in Rochester, New York ranks first among high schools in Rochester with a Success Index (US) of 93.4 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,164).
How are high schools in Rochester 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.