ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY

Charter School 116 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rochester STEM Academy, located in Rochester, Minnesota, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic experience with a specialized focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Serving a diverse student population, the academy emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning that prepares students for the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce. By integrating STEM concepts across their curriculum, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deep interest in innovation among its learners.

The academy prides itself on creating a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters academic excellence and personal growth. By utilizing small class sizes and personalized instruction, Rochester STEM Academy strives to meet the individual needs of each student while maintaining high expectations. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages community engagement and exploration of STEM-related career paths, aiming to empower graduates to become well-rounded, informed, and prepared citizens in a rapidly evolving global society.

116

Total Students

6.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
Black	116

Black
116 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY
Phone:	(507)281-2381
Website:	http://rochesterstemacademy.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	116
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 26

Grade 10 30

Grade 11 29

Grade 12 31