EDISON CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL

School Overview
Edison Career and Technology High School, located on Colfax Street in Rochester, New York, serves as a cornerstone of the Rochester City School District’s vocational and technical education programs. The school is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation while simultaneously offering hands-on, career-focused training in high-demand fields. By blending traditional high school curriculum with specialized career pathways, Edison aims to prepare its diverse student body for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into the professional workforce.

The institution is highly regarded for its wide array of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, which span industries such as advanced manufacturing, construction trades, digital media, and information technology. Through these pathways, students often have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications and gain practical experience through internships and partnerships with local businesses. By fostering a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both technical expertise and academic achievement, Edison Career and Technology High School plays a vital role in equipping Rochester students with the skills necessary to succeed in a competitive modern economy.
1,362
Total Students
155.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EDISON CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White79
Hispanic534
Black675
Asian33
Two or More37
American Indian1
Pacific Islander3
  • Black
    675 (49.6%)
  • Hispanic
    534 (39.2%)
  • White
    79 (5.8%)
  • Two or More
    37 (2.7%)
  • Asian
    33 (2.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Career and Technical School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (585)324-9760
Website: http://www.rcsdk12.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 155.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,222
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 248
Grade 10 301
Grade 11 335
Grade 12 348
Ungraded 130

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EDISON CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9248
Grade 10301
Grade 11335
Grade 12348
Ungraded130
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EDISON CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female61044.8%
Male75255.2%
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