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Rochester Academy-Idp Living(RAIL)

1200 BROADWAY AVE S, ROCHESTER, MN, 55904

About Rochester Academy-Idp Living(RAIL)

Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail) is one of the best schools in the Rochester Public School District. It is one of nine high schools in Rochester, Minnesota that focuses on specialized education. It is a public transition program for students between the ages of 18 and 21 that helps specially abled young adults become independent. The school has about 30 students, which makes it a small, supportive place to learn. The student-to-teacher ratio is very good, which means that each student gets a lot of attention. Functional academics, daily living skills, and vocational training are the main focuses of the curriculum at Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail). There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. 40% of them are minorities, and 68% of them are low-income. The school cares a lot about getting students ready for college and a job because they also take the SAT and ACT. This school is well-known for its dedication to self-advocacy and community integration, which is an important step toward becoming an adult.

Rochester Academy-Idp Living(RAIL) Contact Information

Address

1200 BROADWAY AVE S, ROCHESTER, MN, 55904

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Phone

(507) 328-5650

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
13
Full-time Teachers
6 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
73
Total Students
$60944
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 215 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Rochester Academy-Idp Living(RAIL)

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM to 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 60.27%
Asian 6.85%
Hispanic 10.96%
Black 19.18%
Two+ Races 2.74%
Native Am. 0%
White
60.27%
Asian
6.85%
Hispanic
10.96%
Black
19.18%
Two+ Races
2.74%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 73
32.88%
24 Female
67.12%
49 Male

Student Population

73 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Rochester Academy-Idp Living (RAIL) recently held a Unified Sports Day, where students could play basketball and bowl outside. The event was meant to promote teamwork and inclusion. This was the second year in a row that RAIL put on this event, which helped build community and have fun. Students showed off their skills and had fun with their friends, making it a great time.

FAQ

Q1. Do teachers want students to take advanced classes?

Ans. Yes, of course! Advanced classes push students and help them do better in school.

Q2. Are there programs that help people become better leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can learn how to be leaders by joining student groups, working on group projects, and mentoring other students.

Q3. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail) lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q4. Does Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail) offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail) gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Q5. Are students allowed to join clubs and activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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