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James Monroe Upper School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
164 Alexander St, Rochester, NY 14607 · (585) 232-1530 · Part of Rochester City School District
Students
809
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
88%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about James Monroe Upper School
- Reading / language arts 21 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 28.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency57%
State average 56.1%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 62.6%
Location
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164 Alexander St, Rochester
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9201
Grade 10179
Grade 11202
Grade 12227
Enrollment over time
628’20
681’21
681’22
649’23
809’24
Up 28.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 49%Black 44%White 3%Asian 2%Two or more races 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.