DR. ALICE HOLLOWAY YOUNG SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

www.rcsdk12.org

350 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

School 3, officially known as the **Nathaniel Rochester Community School**, is a public PK-8 institution located in the Corn Hill neighborhood of Rochester, New York. As part of the Rochester City School District (RCSD), the school serves a diverse student population and is deeply rooted in its local community. Its location on Adams Street places it within a historic area of the city, and the school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between early childhood education and the transition to high school.

The school’s mission emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and strong partnerships with families and the surrounding neighborhood. By offering a comprehensive curriculum for students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, Nathaniel Rochester aims to provide a consistent educational experience that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors. The school is a hub for community-based initiatives, often utilizing its urban setting to enhance student engagement and provide a well-rounded educational experience that goes beyond the classroom.

350

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR. ALICE HOLLOWAY YOUNG SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	80
Black	238
Asian	2
Two or More	8

Black
238 (68.2 %)
Hispanic
80 (22.9 %)
White
21 (6.0 %)
Two or More
8 (2.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(585)454-3525
Website:	http://www.rcsdk12.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 7 168

Grade 8 182