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James Monroe Upper School

Rochester, New York · Grades 9 to 12 · Rochester City School District

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About James Monroe Upper School

James Monroe Upper School is a public school in Rochester, New York, serving grades 9 through 12. It reported 809 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter high schools in Rochester. With about 81.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 10 students per teacher. Rochester City School District runs 40 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 100 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Monroe County.

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School facts

Address	164 Alexander St, Rochester, NY 14607
Phone	(585) 232-1530
School district	Rochester City School District
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	809
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	81.2
Students per teacher	10
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Monroe County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 362475003371). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does James Monroe Upper School serve?

James Monroe Upper School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend James Monroe Upper School?

James Monroe Upper School reported 809 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James Monroe Upper School?

About 10 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 809 students and 81.2 teachers in federal data.

Is James Monroe Upper School a public or charter school?

James Monroe Upper School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is James Monroe Upper School in?

James Monroe Upper School is part of Rochester City School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/rochester-city-school-district/

Where is James Monroe Upper School located?

James Monroe Upper School is at 164 Alexander St, Rochester, NY 14607. The phone number is (585) 232-1530.

How many other schools are near James Monroe Upper School?

There are 100 other schools within 5 miles of James Monroe Upper School in our directory.