DAKE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

WEST IRONDEQUOIT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.westirondequoit.org

551 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Dake Junior High School is a public school located in Rochester, New York, serving students in grades 7 and 8 as part of the West Irondequoit Central School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The curriculum is designed to support the unique social, emotional, and intellectual needs of early adolescents, fostering an environment that encourages both personal growth and community involvement.

Beyond its academic program, Dake Junior High places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of sports, arts, and club activities to help students explore their interests. The school benefits from the resources and reputation of the West Irondequoit district, which is widely recognized for its high educational standards and strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the local community. Through a collaborative culture, the school aims to prepare its students for future success in Irondequoit High School and beyond.

551

Total Students

51.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DAKE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	76
Black	45
Asian	17
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
379 (69.0%)
Hispanic
76 (13.8%)
Black
45 (8.2%)
Two or More
31 (5.6%)
Asian
17 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WEST IRONDEQUOIT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(585)342-2140
Website:	http://www.westirondequoit.org
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 7 264

Grade 8 281

Grade 9 1

Ungraded 5