School Profile / School of the Arts Profile

Principal Kelly Nicastro

45 Prince Street, 14607
Phone: (585) 242-7682

Fax: (585) 256-6580

kelly.nicastro@rcsdk12.org

SCHOOL OF THE ARTS...

Is located in the Neighborhood of the Arts at the corner of Prince Street and University Avenue, within walking distance of the Memorial Art Gallery, Eastman Theatre, Writers & Books, Visual Studies Workshop, and other cultural organizations.

We serve 1,200 students in Grades 7 through 12, and require students to carry a full academic course-load as well as a Fine Arts sequence in:

Creative Writing

Dance

Drama

Music - Instrumental and Vocal

Visual Arts

Theatre Technology

Provides opportunities for students to participate in performances and exhibitions in their field of study.

Offers students the opportunity to earn the Certificate of Employability, which is endorsed by employers throughout Rochester who consider it when making hiring decisions.

Has the New York State Seal of Biliteracy and the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness.

Averages 92% attendance.

As of the 2019-2020, graduation rate of 95%

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The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations.