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Rochester City School District Profile
(as of 1/15/25)
Mission and Vision
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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.
Schools and Students
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48 PreK Sites:
25 schools and 23 community-based organizations39 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
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22,729 (*Beds Day enrollment as of October 2, 2024)
Student Demographics
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Black or African American: 47.2%
Hispanic: 35.7%
White: 8.5%
Asian: 3.1%
Other: 5.5%
Private/Parochial Schools
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Private/Parochial/Urban Suburban Schools: 2,381 students
Public Charter Schools
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Charter Schools: 8,574 students
Class Options
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Average academic class sizes:
K-6: 20 students
7-8: 19 students
9-12: 23 students
Specialized Services
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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.
Superintendent
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The Board of Education appointed Dr. Demario Strickland as Interim Superintendent, effective July 1, 2024. Dr. Strickland, who has been serving as Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning since March 2023, brings a wealth of experience, a strong educational background, and a commitment to transformational leadership that will significantly benefit our District. Throughout his tenure, he has gained the respect of his colleagues, understands the work deeply, and remains unwaveringly focused on improving student outcomes. His focus on teaching and learning reflects his belief that a teacher’s heart is essential for effective leadership.
Board of Education
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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
Staff
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Number of employees: 5,386
Median teacher salary: $71,997
Median # years teacher experience: 10.76
Budget and Per Pupil
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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: $21.792024 – 2025 Adopted Budget
$1,071,659,143