JOSEPH C WILSON FOUNDATION ACADEMY

JOSEPH C WILSON FOUNDATION ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in ROCHESTER, NY with about 560 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, JOSEPH C WILSON FOUNDATION ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Joseph C. Wilson Foundation Academy, located at 200 Genesee Street, is a public school serving students in grades 7 through 8 within the Rochester City School District. The academy is designed to provide a focused middle-school experience that prepares students for the transition to high school, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development. As a cornerstone of the Rochester community, the school utilizes its urban setting to foster a diverse learning environment, offering a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at helping students meet New York State academic standards.

The academy is part of a larger educational pathway in Rochester, often serving as a bridge for students moving toward secondary education programs. With a commitment to the district’s mission of equity and excellence, Wilson Foundation Academy focuses on cultivating a supportive school culture where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and faculty. By providing a structured curriculum alongside opportunities for personal growth, the school aims to empower its students to become critical thinkers and active members of the Rochester community.

For more information, contact JOSEPH C WILSON FOUNDATION ACADEMY at (585) 463-4100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.