SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

www.rcsdk12.org

1,065 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The **School of the Arts (SOTA)**, located in the Neighborhood of the Arts in Rochester, New York, is a premier secondary institution within the Rochester City School District. Serving students in grades 7 through 12, the school is unique for its dual-focus curriculum that integrates rigorous academic coursework with an intensive, conservatory-style arts program. Students at SOTA are provided with the opportunity to specialize in various disciplines, including dance, theater, vocal and instrumental music, creative writing, visual arts, and film, all while working toward their New York State Regents diploma.

The school is widely recognized for its vibrant creative culture and its commitment to fostering both artistic excellence and academic achievement. By maintaining a selective audition process for its arts majors, SOTA attracts students from across the district who are passionate about performance and design. Beyond the classroom, the school serves as a cultural hub for the Rochester community, frequently hosting student recitals, gallery exhibitions, and theatrical productions that showcase the high level of talent cultivated within its walls.

1,065

Total Students

95.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	306
Black	447
Asian	38
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Black
447 (42.0%)
Hispanic
306 (28.7%)
White
245 (23.0%)
Asian
38 (3.6%)
Two or More
23 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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)242-7682
Website:	http://www.rcsdk12.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,065
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	728
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 7 192

Grade 8 205

Grade 9 158

Grade 10 160

Grade 11 172

Grade 12 178