ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 2

True North Rochester Prep Charter School – West Campus, located at 432 Chili Ave in Rochester, NY, is part of the Uncommon Schools network. It serves as a tuition-free, public charter school dedicated to preparing students in grades 5 through 8 for success in college and beyond. The school is known for its highly structured academic environment, emphasizing rigorous instruction, data-driven assessment, and a strong culture of character development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and extended school hours, the West Campus aims to close the opportunity gap by providing students with the tools necessary to excel in high school and eventually obtain a four-year college degree.

The school’s philosophy centers on the belief that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, can achieve academic excellence when provided with high-quality teaching and a supportive community. Rochester Prep West utilizes a focused curriculum that prioritizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while fostering a "work hard, be nice" ethos. Through close partnerships with families and a commitment to professional development for teachers, the campus strives to create a safe, disciplined, and ambitious atmosphere that fosters both intellectual growth and personal responsibility among its student body.