Edison Career And Technology High School

Edison Career and Technology High School is a public high school in Rochester, New York. It is one of ten high schools in the Rochester City School District and serves students in grades 9–12. The school has about 900 to 1,100 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 16:1, which makes for a moderately sized urban learning environment. The school focuses on career and technical education, giving students real-world experience in a variety of trades while also preparing them for college. Students can also take Advanced Placement® (AP) classes and tests. About 24% of students take AP classes, which gives them a chance to really get into their studies. Latest news & World Report says that Edison Career and Technology High School is the 1,012th to 1,233rd best school in New York. For the 2025–2026 school year, proficiency data shows that 17% of students met math standards and 38% met reading/ELA standards. The student body is very diverse, with 95% of students being from a minority group and about 88% of students being from low-income families. The amount of money spent on each student is the same as what the district gives to urban schools.

Edison Career and Technology High School is making headlines with its recent successes! The DECA students from the school did very well at the Districts DLC competition. Genevieve Brooks won in the Job Interview category and Eva Wesley won in the Personal Financial Literacy category. Edison has also been accepted into the International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related Programme (CP), which gives students more options for their education. The school is also having an IB Information Night to talk about exciting academic options.

Q1. What kinds of classes does Edison Career and Technology High School offer?

Ans. The school has both academic and vocational and technical training programs to help students get ready for jobs or more school.

Q2. How do you get students to join in?

Ans. Students can learn useful skills, get leadership experience, and grow as people through hands-on projects, workshops, and clubs.

Q3. What kinds of help with schoolwork are there?

Ans. Students can do well in school and learn technical skills through tutoring, counseling, and mentoring programs.

Q4. How do you keep a good learning environment?

Ans. Respect, responsibility, and inclusion make the classroom a safe, organized, and helpful place for all students.

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

Ans. Apprenticeships, career counseling, and mentoring programs help students get ready for college, technical training, or a job in the field.