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    Rochester City School District Profile
    (as of 1/15/25)



Schools and Students

  • 48 PreK Sites:
    25 schools and 23 community-based organizations

    39 Total Schools:
    24 elementary, 14 secondary, 1 K-12

    • 24 schools are PreK - 6
    • 5 schools are 7 - 8 
    • 1 school is 6 - 8 
    • 1 school is 7 - 12 
    • 1 school is K - 12
    • 7 schools are 9 - 12

    5 Alternative Programs 

School Year 2024 Enrollments

  • 22,729 (*Beds Day enrollment as of October 2, 2024)

Mission and Vision

  • MISSION
    We cultivate a culture of academic excellence for all and a community of empathy, equity, and accountability that empowers students to succeed beyond graduation. 

    VISION
    Activating dreams and unlocking potential.

Private/Parochial Schools

  • Private/Parochial/Urban Suburban Schools: 2,381 students

Specialized Services

  • Spanish/English Bilingual Education; Bilingual Dual Language Programs – One Way & Two Way; Transitional Bilingual Programs; English as a New Language (ENL) for English Language Learners (ELL); Newcomers Programs: Rochester International Academy; Alternative Education Programs; Adult Education Programs.

Student Demographics

  • Black or African American: 47.2%
    Hispanic: 35.7%
    White: 8.5%
    Asian: 3.1%
    Other: 5.5%

     

Public Charter Schools

  • Charter Schools: 8,574 students

Class Options

  • Average academic class sizes:
    K-6: 20 students
    7-8: 19 students
    9-12: 23 students



Superintendent

  • In March 2025, the Rochester Board of Education selected Dr. Eric Jay Rosser as Superintendent, effective July 1. Dr. Eric Jay Rosser is an accomplished educational leader with over 24 years of experience in school turnaround, educational leadership, and operational management, driven by a lifelong mission to create high-quality educational opportunities for all students. Renowned for his ability to design and implement transformative strategies, he has a proven track record of coaching educational leaders, improving instructional outcomes, and driving student success through innovative support initiatives.

Staff

  • Number of employees: 5,386
    Median teacher salary: $71,997
    Median # years teacher experience: 10.76

Board of Education

  • The Rochester City School District Board of Education is a seven-member board elected by the citizens of Rochester to direct and oversee the operations of the school district. Board Commissioners serve four-year terms. Current members and term expiration dates are:

    • Camille Simmons, President, December 2025
    • Amy Maloy, Vice President, December 2027
    • Cynthia Elliott, Commissioner, December 2025
    • Jacqueline Griffin, Commissioner, December 2027
    • Beatriz LeBron-Harris, Commissioner, December 2027
    • James Patterson, Commissioner, December 2025
    • Isaiah Santiago, Commissioner, December 2027

Budget and Per Pupil

  • 2024 – 2025 per pupil costs: $30,972 (based on the total of Pre-K 12, charter school, urban-suburban, private-parochial, CBO, CSE placed, and CSE and CPSE referral enrollments of 34,601 and an adopted budget of $1,071,659,143

    2024-25 True Tax Rate:
    Homestead: $11.32
    Non-Homestead: $21.79

    2024 – 2025 Adopted Budget
    $1,071,659,143