James Madison High School - Excellence serves 1,038 students in grades 7-10.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-10
Total Students
1,038 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
92%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend James Madison High School - Excellence?
1,038 students attend James Madison High School - Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of James Madison High School - Excellence students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Madison High School - Excellence?
James Madison High School - Excellence has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does James Madison High School - Excellence offer ?
James Madison High School - Excellence offers enrollment in grades 7-10
What school district is James Madison High School - Excellence part of?
James Madison High School - Excellence is part of Rochester City School District.
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