Dr. Alice Holloway Young School of Excellence

Nathaniel Rochester Middle School

School Information

  • Dr. Alice Holloway Young School of Excellence is a Secondary School.

What Every Family Should Know

  • Dr. Alice Holloway Young School of Excellence offers an excellent education program that fosters students’ growth in academics, arts, athletics, and social-emotional wellness.  Through partnerships with students, parents, staff and community partners, the mission of DAHY is to provide an environment that is safe, caring and student-centered where scholars are leaders of their own learning who value cultural differences and similarities. DAHY students understand the value of collaboration in order to soar like eagles.

Program Features

  • Uniforms Required: No
    Foreign Languages: Spanish
    English Language Learners: Yes
    Honors/Enrichment Classes: Yes
    Early Literacy Program: No
    Chorus: Yes
    Band/Orchestra: Yes
    Instrumental Music Lessons: Yes
    Sports: Yes
    Step Teams: No
    Extended/Expanded Day: No
    Saturday School: No
    On-Site After-School Care: Yes (City Rec)
    Summer Programs: No
    Business/College/Faith Partnerships: University of Rochester, Cornhill Neighborhood Association, Roberts Wesleyan College, SUNY Geneseo, Southwest Common Council, Rochester Peer Tutors, PASS Mentoring Program, Monroe County/FACT, Memorial AME Zion, First Genesis Baptist Church, Hillside, Healthy Kids Common Ground Health, Foodlink, Adam Street Recreation Center

Unique Features

    • Extracurricular activities include The Soaring Eagles Book Club, Chess Club, Student Council, and Lego Club
    • Clothing Closet and Food Pantry available for all families