TRUE NORTH ROCHESTER PREP-WEST CAMP

TRUE NORTH ROCHESTER PREP-WEST CAMP is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 2 school district, located in ROCHESTER, NY with about 813 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, TRUE NORTH ROCHESTER PREP-WEST CAMP has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

True North Rochester Prep Charter School – West Campus, located at 432 Chili Ave in Rochester, NY, is part of the Uncommon Schools network. It serves as a tuition-free, public charter school dedicated to preparing students in grades 5 through 8 for success in college and beyond. The school is known for its highly structured academic environment, emphasizing rigorous instruction, data-driven assessment, and a strong culture of character development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and extended school hours, the West Campus aims to close the opportunity gap by providing students with the tools necessary to excel in high school and eventually obtain a four-year college degree.

The school’s philosophy centers on the belief that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, can achieve academic excellence when provided with high-quality teaching and a supportive community. Rochester Prep West utilizes a focused curriculum that prioritizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while fostering a "work hard, be nice" ethos. Through close partnerships with families and a commitment to professional development for teachers, the campus strives to create a safe, disciplined, and ambitious atmosphere that fosters both intellectual growth and personal responsibility among its student body.

For more information, contact TRUE NORTH ROCHESTER PREP-WEST CAMP at (585) 368-5090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.