SCHOOL WITHOUT WALLS

www.rcsdk12.org

262 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

School Without Walls (SWW), located at 480 Broadway in Rochester, New York, is a unique alternative high school within the Rochester City School District. True to its name, the institution emphasizes an educational philosophy that extends beyond the traditional classroom setting. It is widely recognized for its focus on experiential learning, community involvement, and a rigorous, personalized curriculum that encourages students to take an active role in their own academic development.

The school is structured to foster a tight-knit, collaborative environment where students and faculty work closely together. By integrating real-world projects, internships, and community service into the core academic experience, School Without Walls aims to prepare students for college and career success while promoting critical thinking and civic responsibility. It serves as an ideal environment for students who thrive in a smaller, non-traditional setting that values independent thought and hands-on engagement.

262

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL WITHOUT WALLS
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	76
Black	137
Asian	10
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Black
137 (52.3 %)
Hispanic
76 (29.0 %)
White
36 (13.7 %)
Asian
10 (3.8 %)
Two or More
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(585)546-6732
Website:	http://www.rcsdk12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 70

Grade 10 68

Grade 11 64

Grade 12 60