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ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY

415 16TH ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN, 55902

About ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY

Rochester STEM Academy is a public charter school in Rochester, Minnesota, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is known as one of the best schools in the area. It is the main high school in its district and has about 95 students, which gives it a good student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1. This helps keep the learning environment focused. The school is known as one of the best because it focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math, which prepares a wide range of students for careers that are in high demand. Rochester STEM Academy has a diverse student body, with 100% of students identifying as minorities and 83% of students coming from low-income families. Recent academic data show that 31% of students are good at reading. The school helps students get ready for college by letting them take the ACT and SAT. Funding meets state standards and gives the school the tools it needs for its tough STEM-based curriculum. In the end, the academy is one of the best schools because it is dedicated to fairness and technical academic excellence.

ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY Contact Information

Address

415 16TH ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN, 55902

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Phone

(507) 281-2381

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 31%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 31% in Reading.
7
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
116
Total Students
$60944
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 199 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY

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: 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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 0%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 0%
Black 100%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0%
Black
100%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 116
45.69%
53 Female
54.31%
63 Male

Student Population

116 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Rochester Stem Academy's award-winning STEM program is making a big difference in the lives of young people in Rochester. The school's partnership with the University of Rochester Medical Center's Office of University Engagement and Enrichment has led to some great opportunities, like STEM Goes Red, which shows students how to get jobs in science, technology, engineering, and math. Students have also done hands-on things like building a model of the heart and learning Hands-Only CPR.

FAQ

Q1. Does Rochester Stem Academy support learning through practical activities?

Ans. Yes, students work on projects and do things that help them learn skills they can use in the real world.

Q2. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Rochester Stem Academy lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q3. Are there chances for peer mentoring?

Ans. Of course, yes! Older kids can teach younger kids how to be leaders, work together, and help each other.

Q4. What can students do to get help with their homework?

Ans. Tutoring, advice, and counseling help students figure things out and do well in school.

Q5. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?

Ans. Of course! Rochester Stem Academy helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

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