JOSEPH C WILSON MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL

www.rcsdk12.org

868 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School, located at 501 Genesee Street in Rochester, New York, is a prominent secondary institution within the Rochester City School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to offer specialized academic programming that draws students from across the district, often focusing on rigorous college-preparatory pathways and diverse educational experiences. The school serves a vibrant urban population, striving to provide a comprehensive learning environment that balances academic achievement with social and emotional growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, Wilson Magnet is known for fostering a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, arts, and athletics. The school operates with a focus on preparing its students for success in higher education and the modern workforce, emphasizing the development of critical thinking and leadership skills. By leveraging its status as a magnet school, the institution works to maintain a strong partnership with families and the greater Rochester community to support the long-term success of its student body.

868

Total Students

87.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOSEPH C WILSON MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	211
Black	509
Asian	61
Two or More	24

Black
509 (58.7%)
Hispanic
211 (24.3%)
White
62 (7.2%)
Asian
61 (7.0%)
Two or More
24 (2.8%)

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)328-3440
Website:	http://www.rcsdk12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	868
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	766
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 9 146

Grade 10 209

Grade 11 236

Grade 12 277