ROCHESTER ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

www.racschool.com

Charter School 829 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Rochester Academy Charter School (RACS) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in the Rochester, New York area. Founded with a focus on academic rigor, the school places a strong emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. By maintaining a structured and supportive learning environment, RACS aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in higher education and future careers, with a particular mission to close the achievement gap and provide high-quality educational opportunities to urban youth.

The school operates with a commitment to high expectations, smaller class sizes, and a character-driven culture. Beyond core academics, RACS encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, fostering a sense of community and personal growth. By partnering with parents and the local Rochester community, the school strives to cultivate critical thinkers and responsible citizens who are equipped to navigate the demands of a globalized, technology-driven society.

829

Total Students

73.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROCHESTER ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	80
Black	650
Asian	7
Two or More	2

Black
650 (78.4%)
White
90 (10.9%)
Hispanic
80 (9.7%)
Asian
7 (0.8%)
Two or More
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ROCHESTER ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(585)467-9201
Website:	http://www.racschool.com
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	829
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	779
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 71

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 61

Grade 9 71

Grade 10 72