2025-26 High Academic Scholars
Each year, the Rochester City School District Board of Education recognizes black academic high scholars in our high schools that have an average GPA of 4.0 or better. Congratulations to our scholars on their incredible commitment to their education and academic success. A special thanks to all parents, family members, mentors, teachers, and other school staff who support our students each day.
East Upper School
Akua KanKam, Principal
Maya Adams
Andrea Johnson
Amira Moossa Nasser
Takiyah Reid
Justus Robinson
Cynia Rousseau
Edison Career & Technology High School
Anthony Rodriguez, Principal
Dwayne Greer III
Ni-Yana Ortiz-Billins
Moise Tuvibidila
Arthur Williams
James Monroe High School
Jason Muhammad, Principal
Zianna Smith
Le'Nay Wooden
Padilla High School
Adam Rodger, Principal
Zerenity Clarke
Nadia Dinkins
Regina Lomona
Noah Young
Rochester Early College
International High School
Uma Mehta, Principal
Eliana Hagood-Coker
Jayla Lewis
Abubakar Muhumed
Latifah Wade
Bre Williams
School of the Arts
Alan Tirre, Principal
Flor Ayala-Pound
Kyrah Cunningham
Rah'zier Jones
Shandise Smith Simms
Elani Williams
Niyah Yawn
School Without Walls
Aylin Rodriguez, Principal
Khalid Haji
Wilson Magnet High School
Gary Reynolds, Principal
Hathija Hassan
Nyasiah Hendrix
Wilson Ingabikwiye
Peter Mugisha
Max Nelson
Ashley Reyes
Madina Sumaili
World of Inquiry School No. 58
Callie Andler, Principal
Jessia Breedy
Nadia Lewis