School of the Arts Overview &amp; Highlights (2026 List)

About School Of The Arts

In Rochester, New York, there is a public magnet high school called School of the Arts. The Rochester City School District has ten high schools and serves students in grades 9–12. There are about 700 to 900 students at the school, and there is one teacher for every 15 students. This makes a learning environment that is both supportive and balanced, with both group and one-on-one instruction. The School of the Arts has a unique curriculum that focuses on the visual and performing arts as well as core academic subjects. Students can take Advanced Placement (AP®) classes and tests, and 43% of them do, which shows that they are very interested in challenging academic programs. There are a lot of different types of students at the school. About 77% are minorities and about 67% come from low-income families. This is a good example of the community it serves. According to latest news & World Report, the School of the Arts is the 502nd best school in New York. For the school year 2025–2026, 47% of students are good at math and 84% are good at reading.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%

Reading 84%

State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 84% in Reading.

96

Full-time Teachers

11 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

1058

Total Students

$82249

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 23.35%

Asian 3.21%

Hispanic 27.41%

Black 44.14%

Two+ Races 1.32%

Native Am. 0.28%

White

23.35%

Asian

3.21%

Hispanic

27.41%

Black

44.14%

Two+ Races

1.32%

Native Am.

0.28%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1058

65.22%

690 Female

34.69%

367 Male

Student Population

1058 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1058 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

School Of The Arts Contact Information

Address

45 PRINCE ST, ROCHESTER, NY, 14607

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Phone

(585) 242-7682

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Website

http://www.rcsdk12.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: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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

The School of the Arts is full of pride! Taye Diggs, an actor and singer who is a proud graduate, will be inducted into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame in 2026 for his outstanding work in the arts. This award shows how dedicated the school is to helping talented people grow. Students at the school also have great chances to grow and learn because it is connected to the Eastman School of Music.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of classes does School of the Arts offer?

Ans. The school offers a lot of arts training in addition to regular classes, which gets students ready for jobs or college in creative fields.

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

Ans. Students work on arts performances, exhibitions, and group projects to improve their skills, creativity, and leadership.

Q3. What help with schoolwork is available?

Ans. Tutoring, counseling, and mentoring programs help students find a good balance between their academic and artistic growth.

Q4. How does the school keep a good culture?

Ans. To make the learning environment safe, welcoming, and supportive, respect, teamwork, and inclusion are all important.

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

Ans. College guidance, mentorship, and career programs help students get into college or find work in the arts.

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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