ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 3

rochesterprep.uncommonschools.org

Charter School 826 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Rochester Prep Charter School 3 (RPCS 3) is a public charter school located in the 14621 zip code of Rochester, New York. As part of the Uncommon Schools network, it adheres to a rigorous college-preparatory model that emphasizes academic achievement, structured classroom environments, and character development. The school serves students in the elementary and middle school grades, aiming to close the achievement gap by providing high-quality instruction and extended learning time for students in the Rochester community.

The school is defined by its commitment to a "no excuses" philosophy, which focuses on high expectations for both student behavior and academic performance. The curriculum is data-driven, with frequent assessments used to tailor instruction to individual student needs. Beyond core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school places a heavy emphasis on developing strong school culture and personal responsibility, preparing its students for success in competitive high schools and, ultimately, four-year colleges.

826

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

48.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 3
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	195
Black	574
Asian	2
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
574 (69.5%)
Hispanic
195 (23.6%)
Two or More
40 (4.8%)
White
13 (1.6%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 3
Phone:	(585)268-5110
Website:	http://rochesterprep.uncommonschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	826
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	48.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	747
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 94

Grade 6 96

Grade 7 102

Grade 8 88