ROCHESTER ACADEMY-IDP LIVING(RAIL)

Rochester Academy-Idp Living(RAIL) is a Title I public high school that is part of the Rochester Public School District school district, located in ROCHESTER, MN with about 52 students offering grade levels from 11th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 6 teachers, Rochester Academy-Idp Living(RAIL) has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

Rochester Academy-Idp Living (RAIL) is a specialized alternative education program operating under the Rochester Public Schools district in Minnesota. Designed to serve students who require a non-traditional learning environment, the program focuses on providing a supportive atmosphere for those who may be struggling with the pace or structure of a standard high school setting. Its primary goal is to help students remain engaged in their education, credit recovery, and the eventual attainment of their high school diploma.

The program emphasizes a personalized approach, often integrating academic instruction with support services to address the individual needs of its students. By maintaining a smaller, more focused setting, RAIL aims to foster positive relationships between students and staff, which is essential for students who are at risk of dropping out or who need a change of pace to succeed. As part of the broader Rochester Public Schools system, the program aligns with the district's commitment to inclusive, student-centered learning, ensuring that all pupils have a viable pathway toward graduation and future success.

For more information, contact Rochester Academy-Idp Living(RAIL) at (507) 328-4330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

334 16TH ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55904-8888
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ROCHESTER ACADEMY-IDP LIVING(RAIL) is a public Title I school in ROCHESTER, MN with about 52 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
52
Teachers:
6.16
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 52 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ROCHESTER ACADEMY-IDP LIVING(RAIL) is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
75.0%
Black or African American
11.5%
Asian
7.7%
Hispanic/Latino
3.8%
Two or more races
1.9%

Female
25.0%
Male
75.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.