ROME FREE ACADEMY

www.romecsd.org

1,512 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rome Free Academy (RFA) is the sole public high school serving the Rome City School District in Rome, New York. As a comprehensive secondary institution, it provides a diverse academic curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12. The school is known for offering a wide array of educational opportunities, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education programs, and various elective tracks designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Rome Free Academy emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by offering extensive extracurricular activities, including competitive interscholastic athletics, student government, performing arts, and numerous specialized clubs. As the hub of secondary education for the community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement, academic growth, and preparation for life after graduation, all while operating under the broader mission of the Rome City School District.

1,512

Total Students

114.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROME FREE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,145
Hispanic	155
Black	148
Asian	28
Two or More	25
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,145 (75.8%)
Hispanic
155 (10.3%)
Black
148 (9.8%)
Asian
28 (1.9%)
Two or More
25 (1.7%)
American Indian
6 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)334-7203
Website:	http://www.romecsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	114.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	779
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 9 368

Grade 10 405

Grade 11 342

Grade 12 378

Ungraded 19