EDISON CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL

EDISON CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY 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 1,730 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 125 teachers, EDISON CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

EDISON CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL, located on Colfax Street in Rochester, New York, serves as a cornerstone of the Rochester City School District’s vocational and technical education programs. The school is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation while simultaneously offering hands-on, career-focused training in high-demand fields. By blending traditional high school curriculum with specialized career pathways, Edison aims to prepare its diverse student body for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into the professional workforce.

The institution is highly regarded for its wide array of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, which span industries such as advanced manufacturing, construction trades, digital media, and information technology. Through these pathways, students often have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications and gain practical experience through internships and partnerships with local businesses. By fostering a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both technical expertise and academic achievement, EDISON CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL plays a vital role in equipping Rochester students with the skills necessary to succeed in a competitive modern economy.

For more information, contact EDISON CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL at (585) 324-9760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.