Rochester Academy-Idp Living(RAIL)

www.rochesterschools.org

62 Students

High School 11th - 12th

School Overview

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.

Total Students

9.7

Full-Time Teachers

6.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rochester Academy-Idp Living(RAIL)
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	11
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	2

White
37 (59.7 %)
Hispanic
11 (17.7 %)
Black
10 (16.1 %)
Asian
2 (3.2 %)
Two or More
2 (3.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)328-4330
Website:	http://www.rochesterschools.org
Grade Range:	11th - 12th
Total Students:	62
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 12 62