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Northwest College Preparatory High School

940 FERNWOOD PK, ROCHESTER, NY, 14609

About Northwest College Preparatory High School

Northwest College Preparatory High School is located at 940 Fernwood Park in the Frederick Douglass campus area of Rochester, NY 14609, serving students and families from the surrounding community. The school serves students in grades 7–8, according to federal education records. Its total enrollment is about 238 students. The student–teacher ratio is roughly 8:1 according to the most recent data. Based on available academic indicators, approximately 3% of students are proficient in math, and about 10% are proficient in reading. Female students make up around 46% of the student body, while male students constitute about 54%. The school offers a combined middle and early high school environment that focuses on foundational learning and college readiness efforts within an urban setting. Homes near Northwest College Preparatory High School in Rochester typically have median listing prices around $170,000 to $180,000, giving families a range of housing options close to parks, shops, and public transit. Many parents note that teachers and staff make genuine efforts to communicate with families and build supportive connections that help students feel seen and encouraged in their day-to-day learning. With its ongoing commitment to nurturing academic growth and community engagement, Northwest College Preparatory High School is working hard toward recognition as one of the best middle schools in New York.

Northwest College Preparatory High School Contact Information

Address

940 FERNWOOD PK, ROCHESTER, NY, 14609

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Phone

(585) 324-9289

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%
Reading 10%
State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 10% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
8 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
238
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 137 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Northwest College Preparatory High School

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: 8:30 AM - 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.

Student Demographics

White 6.3%
Asian 1.68%
Hispanic 31.93%
Black 58.4%
Two+ Races 1.68%
Native Am. 0%
White
6.3%
Asian
1.68%
Hispanic
31.93%
Black
58.4%
Two+ Races
1.68%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 238
46.22%
110 Female
53.78%
128 Male

Student Population

238 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

238 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Northwest College Preparatory High School is scheduled to begin the Winter II sports season on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The second half of the winter season will run through late March under the school’s athletic calendar. The schedule outlines the timeframe for winter sports participation during the latter portion of the academic year.

FAQ

Q1. What academic schedule structure does Northwest College Preparatory High School follow?

Ans. Northwest College Preparatory High School follows a daily bell schedule that organizes instructional periods and student movement.

Q2. Which technology tools support learning at Northwest College Preparatory High School?

Ans. Northwest College Preparatory High School uses district provided digital platforms under teacher supervision to support instruction.

Q3. How does Northwest College Preparatory High School address student behavior expectations?

Ans. Northwest College Preparatory High School reinforces behavior expectations through school rules and consistent staff oversight.

Q4. When are emergency notifications sent by Northwest College Preparatory High School?

Ans. Northwest College Preparatory High School sends emergency notifications during urgent situations through automated alerts.

Q5. How are parent teacher conferences handled at Northwest College Preparatory High School?

Ans. Northwest College Preparatory High School holds conferences during scheduled periods, with additional meetings arranged as needed.

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

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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

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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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