James Monroe Upper School vs School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Monroe Upper School
Rochester · Public high · Grades 9–12
809 students
School of the Arts
Rochester · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,065 students
| Measure | James Monroe Upper School Rochester, New York | School of the Arts Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1061 of 1,079 | #973 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #12886 of 16,910 | #7937 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 809 | 1,065 |
| Enrollment | 809 | 1,065 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 48% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 32.0).
- •School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (48% vs 30%).
- •School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 30%).
- •School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.4% vs 88.1%).
- •James Monroe Upper School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.2).
- •School of the Arts is the larger school with 1,065 students compared with 809.
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 James Monroe Upper School better than School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), School of the Arts ranks higher (51.7 vs 32.0 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 James Monroe Upper School and School of the Arts?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Monroe Upper School: 809. School of the Arts: 1,065. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Monroe Upper School and School of the Arts rank in New York?
James Monroe Upper School is 1061st of 1,079 and School of the Arts is 973rd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).