Arcadia High School Overview &amp; Highlights (2026 List)

About Arcadia High School

Arcadia High School is a public high school in Rochester, New York. It is part of the Greece Central School District, which has four high schools and serves students in grades 9–12. The school has about 1,400 to 1,600 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 17:1. This means that students can get individual help and work together with others. Arcadia High School has a full curriculum that focuses on preparing students for college, STEM, and the arts. Students can take Advanced Placement (AP®) classes and tests, and 33% of them do, which gives academically motivated students a chance to do college-level work. The student body is somewhat diverse, with 45% of students being minorities and 57% of students coming from low-income families. This is similar to the demographics of the community around the school. latest news & World Report says that Arcadia High School is the 871st best school in New York. For the 2025–2026 school year, 38% of students are good at math and 70% are good at reading. This shows that students are doing well in reading but could do better in math.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 38%

Reading 70%

State average proficiency is 38% in Math and 70% in Reading.

94

Full-time Teachers

11 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1023

Total Students

$82249

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 54.25%

Asian 3.91%

Hispanic 19.06%

Black 16.32%

Two+ Races 6.06%

Native Am. 0%

White

54.25%

Asian

3.91%

Hispanic

19.06%

Black

16.32%

Two+ Races

6.06%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1023

46.73%

478 Female

52.88%

541 Male

Student Population

1023 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

170 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Arcadia High School Contact Information

Address

120 ISLAND COTTAGE RD, ROCHESTER, NY, 14612

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Phone

(585) 966-3000

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Website

http://www.greececsd.org

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:20 AM to 2:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:05 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.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Many people at Arcadia High School are happy! With an amazing 14-2 record, the school's beach volleyball team made history by coming in second at the 2025 AIA Beach Volleyball Division II State Championships. Bennett Murphy's nonprofit, the Phoenix Interventional Naloxone Network (PINN), sends Narcan kits to schools all over the Valley. This is something new that students are doing. The school also has events like the annual Agora, where students can show off their art and celebrate their successes, like the ones the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society honored in the Student Visionaries of the Year campaign.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of classes does Arcadia High School offer?

Ans. Arcadia High School has a well-rounded curriculum that includes advanced classes, arts, and extracurricular activities that help students grow academically and personally.

Q2. How does the school get students to be involved?

Ans. Students can join clubs, sports, and arts programs to learn how to lead, work with others, and be creative.

Q3. What kinds of help are there for schoolwork?

Ans. Tutoring, counseling, and mentoring programs help students get through tough times and do well in school.

Q4.How do you keep a good school culture?

Ans. To make the learning space safe, welcoming, and collaborative, respect, inclusion, and accountability are important.

Q5. How do schools get kids ready for life after high school?

Ans. Programs that help students plan for college, choose a career, or get a job help them move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

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

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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

F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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