Rochester City School District

The Rochester City School District is located in Rochester, NY and includes 57 schools that serve 33,337 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Rochester City School District spends $14,786 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Rochester City School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Rochester City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 10% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Rochester City School District, 20% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Rochester City School District serves 7% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.