TRUE NORTH ROCHESTER PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

www.rochesterprep.org

Charter School 1,301 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School is a network of tuition-free, public charter schools serving students in Rochester, New York. Founded on the mission of closing the achievement gap, the school emphasizes high academic standards, rigorous character development, and a structured college-preparatory curriculum. By operating with extended school days and years, the institution aims to provide students in underserved communities with the necessary support and enrichment to ensure they are prepared to excel in competitive colleges and professional environments.

The school is defined by its disciplined culture and a strong emphasis on consistent accountability for both students and staff. Academically, the curriculum is heavily focused on core subjects—specifically mathematics and literacy—to build a strong foundation for future success. True North Rochester Prep is also known for its strong partnership with families and its commitment to fostering a "college-bound" identity in its students from a young age, consistently striving to provide an educational experience that rivals high-performing private institutions.

1,301

Total Students

78.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TRUE NORTH ROCHESTER PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	162
Black	1,056
Asian	10
Two or More	27
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Black
1,056 (81.2 %)
Hispanic
162 (12.5 %)
White
40 (3.1 %)
Two or More
27 (2.1 %)
Asian
10 (0.8 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	TRUE NORTH ROCHESTER PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(585)436-8629
Website:	http://www.rochesterprep.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,219
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 100

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 94

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 86

Grade 9 155

Grade 10 132