Rochester Phoenix Academy

www.rochesterschools.org

67 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Rochester Phoenix Academy is an alternative high school program operated by the Rochester Public Schools district in Minnesota. It is designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible, personalized approach to education that helps them earn their high school diploma. The academy focuses on building strong relationships between students and staff, providing a supportive atmosphere for those who have struggled in a conventional classroom setting or who need a different pace to succeed academically.

The school emphasizes credit recovery, social-emotional learning, and career readiness, tailoring its curriculum to meet the unique needs of each student. By offering smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, the Phoenix Academy provides an opportunity for students to overcome personal or academic barriers. Through its commitment to inclusivity and student advocacy, the school serves as a vital bridge for students working toward graduation and preparing for their post-secondary futures.

Total Students

13.6

Full-Time Teachers

4.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rochester Phoenix Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	9
Black	15
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

White
32 (47.8 %)
Black
15 (22.4 %)
Hispanic
9 (13.4 %)
Two or More
7 (10.4 %)
Asian
2 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (3.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)328-4541
Website:	http://www.rochesterschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	67
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
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

Kindergarten 1

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 4

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 7

Grade 9 9

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 16