JOSEPH C WILSON MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL

JOSEPH C WILSON MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in ROCHESTER, NY with about 754 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 67 teachers, JOSEPH C WILSON MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL 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 Magnet High School, located at 501 Genesee Street in Rochester, New York, is a prominent secondary institution within the Rochester City School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to offer specialized academic programming that draws students from across the district, often focusing on rigorous college-preparatory pathways and diverse educational experiences. The school serves a vibrant urban population, striving to provide a comprehensive learning environment that balances academic achievement with social and emotional growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, Wilson Magnet is known for fostering a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, arts, and athletics. The school operates with a focus on preparing its students for success in higher education and the modern workforce, emphasizing the development of critical thinking and leadership skills. By leveraging its status as a magnet school, the institution works to maintain a strong partnership with families and the greater Rochester community to support the long-term success of its student body.

For more information, contact JOSEPH C WILSON MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL at (585) 328-3440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 GENESEE ST
ROCHESTER, NY 14611-3699
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JOSEPH C WILSON MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ROCHESTER, NY with about 754 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
754
Teachers:
67.62
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
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 754 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOSEPH C WILSON MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 73% of the student body.

Black or African American
73.1%
White
10.1%
Hispanic/Latino
10.1%
Asian
6.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
56.0%
Male
44.0%

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.