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

About Irondequoit High School

Irondequoit High School is a public high school in Rochester, New York. It is the only high school in the West Irondequoit Central School District and serves students in grades 9–12. The school has about 1,400 to 1,600 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 16:1. This allows for both individualized instruction and group learning. Irondequoit High School has a college-preparatory curriculum that focuses heavily on Advanced Placement (AP®) classes and tests. The school has a 51% AP participation rate, which shows that many students are interested in challenging academic programs. The school offers a wide range of STEM, humanities, and arts courses to get students ready for college and jobs. The student body is somewhat diverse, with 33% of students being minorities and 34% of students coming from low-income families. This is similar to the demographics of the local community. latest news & World Report says that Irondequoit High School is the 299th best school in New York. For the school year 2025–2026, 77% of students are good at math and 89% are good at reading, which shows that they are doing well in school.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 77%

Reading 89%

State average proficiency is 77% in Math and 89% in Reading.

100

Full-time Teachers

12 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1177

Total Students

$82249

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 66.53%

Asian 4.25%

Hispanic 14.1%

Black 10.03%

Two+ Races 4.5%

Native Am. 0.42%

White

66.53%

Asian

4.25%

Hispanic

14.1%

Black

10.03%

Two+ Races

4.5%

Native Am.

0.42%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1177

48.34%

569 Female

51.49%

606 Male

Student Population

1177 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

147 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Irondequoit High School Contact Information

Address

260 COOPER RD, ROCHESTER, NY, 14617

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Phone

(585) 266-7351

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Website

http://www.westirondequoit.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: 7:45 AM to 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 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

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Latest News

Irondequoit High School is celebrating some great things that have happened! The school was recently named a Special Olympics National Banner Unified Champion School, which shows how much it cares about inclusion and unity. The West Irondequoit Foundation also announced six new grants for the 2025–26 school year to help with different projects. The Irondequoit Unified Basketball team also had Senior Night and hung up a banner to show that they had won the championship.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of education does Irondequoit High School offer?

Ans. Irondequoit High School has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and leadership programs to help students grow as a whole.

Q2. What does the school do to keep students interested?

Ans. Students can join sports, clubs, and arts programs to find their talents, improve their skills, and learn how to be a leader.

Q3. What kinds of academic help are there?

Ans. Tutoring, counseling, and mentoring programs help students reach their academic goals and deal with problems in a good way.

Q4. How does the school keep a good culture?

Ans. Respect, inclusion, and responsibility make a safe, productive, and welcoming place to learn.

Q5. How do schools get students ready for life after they graduate?

Ans. College guidance, skill-building workshops, and mentorship help students get ready for college, jobs, or careers.

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

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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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