Academy of Health Sciences Charter School vs School 7-Virgil Grissom
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Health Sciences Charter School
Rochester · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
394 students
School 7-Virgil Grissom
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
486 students
| Measure | Academy of Health Sciences Charter School Rochester, New York | School 7-Virgil Grissom Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #784 of 785 | #2293 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #15038 of 15,369 | #42717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 394 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 32.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 14% |
| Math proficiency | – | 21% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School 7-Virgil Grissom scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 10.6).
- •School 7-Virgil Grissom does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.1% vs 89.3%).
- •School 7-Virgil Grissom does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 32.8).
- •School 7-Virgil Grissom is the larger school with 486 students compared with 394.
- •Academy of Health Sciences Charter School is a charter school while School 7-Virgil Grissom is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy of Health Sciences Charter School better than School 7-Virgil Grissom?
On the Success Index (US), School 7-Virgil Grissom ranks higher (23.4 vs 10.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy of Health Sciences Charter School and School 7-Virgil Grissom?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Health Sciences Charter School: 394. School 7-Virgil Grissom: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Health Sciences Charter School and School 7-Virgil Grissom rank in New York?
Academy of Health Sciences Charter School is 784th of 785 and School 7-Virgil Grissom is 2293rd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).