SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

www.rcsdk12.org

1,066 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The **School of the Arts (SOTA)**, located in the Neighborhood of the Arts in Rochester, New York, is a premier secondary institution within the Rochester City School District. Serving students in grades 7 through 12, the school is unique for its dual-focus curriculum that integrates rigorous academic coursework with an intensive, conservatory-style arts program. Students at SOTA are provided with the opportunity to specialize in various disciplines, including dance, theater, vocal and instrumental music, creative writing, visual arts, and film, all while working toward their New York State Regents diploma.

The school is widely recognized for its vibrant creative culture and its commitment to fostering both artistic excellence and academic achievement. By maintaining a selective audition process for its arts majors, SOTA attracts students from across the district who are passionate about performance and design. Beyond the classroom, the school serves as a cultural hub for the Rochester community, frequently hosting student recitals, gallery exhibitions, and theatrical productions that showcase the high level of talent cultivated within its walls.

1,066

Total Students

95.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	267
Black	507
Asian	31
Two or More	8
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
507 (47.7 %)
Hispanic
267 (25.1 %)
White
246 (23.1 %)
Asian
31 (2.9 %)
Two or More
8 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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)242-7682
Website:	http://www.rcsdk12.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,066
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	728
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 7 175

Grade 8 183

Grade 9 206

Grade 10 208

Grade 11 155

Grade 12 139