EAST UPPER HIGH SCHOOL

www.rcsdk12.org

814 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Upper High School, located at 1801 E Main St in Rochester, New York, is a key component of the Rochester City School District (RCSD). The school operates as part of an integrated campus—often referred to as the East High Educational Partnership Organization (EPO)—which is a unique collaboration between the Rochester City School District and the University of Rochester. This partnership was established to provide additional resources, specialized curriculum, and academic support systems aimed at improving student outcomes and graduation rates in an urban setting.

The school is known for its "Success Plan," which emphasizes a student-centered approach, focusing on rigorous academic standards, social-emotional learning, and career readiness. East Upper offers a variety of pathways for students, including career and technical education (CTE) programs, arts, and athletics, all designed to prepare students for college and the modern workforce. By leveraging the expertise of the University of Rochester, the school strives to create an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of the Rochester community while fostering a culture of high expectations and academic growth.

814

Total Students

95.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST UPPER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	322
Black	414
Asian	12
Two or More	7

Black
414 (50.9%)
Hispanic
322 (39.6%)
White
59 (7.2%)
Asian
12 (1.5%)
Two or More
7 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(585)288-3130
Website:	http://www.rcsdk12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	814
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	691
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

Grade 9 179

Grade 10 199

Grade 11 190

Grade 12 217

Ungraded 29