Finding the Right School for Your Teen has Never Been Easier

Teens today have face unique challenges and as a parent, you want your child to attend a school where your child will be valued and feel supported both in and out of the classroom.

Get the Information You need

Rochester charters understand that school is more than just academics. Charter schools have the flexibility to offer a positive environment for teens and support them as they prepare for the next stages of life. And with smaller schools, they have the flexibility to respond to the challenges facing teens and the world today.

Charter schools are free PUBLIC schools. Many have graduation rates exceeding 90%. Most offer smaller classes where teachers get to know their students and learn to support their individual needs. Schools also offer a wide range of activities, clubs and athletics.

You Have a Choice

Charter schools give families a choice—an opportunity to find a school that best fits their family needs. Rochester schools offer:

  • Free, public school education

  • Adheres to New York State Standards

  • Single gender (all male or all female) or co-ed options

  • 90% or more graduation rate

  • Supportive learning environment

  • Applications are accepted all year

  • Support for students with IEPs or special learning needs

  • College Prep

  • Busing

  • Sports, clubs and extracurricular activities

Know Your Options

School choice is your choice. Make sure you know all of your public options.

There are nine charter schools offering grades 7-12 in Rochester. Learn more about each school to find the right fit visit the school profile pages.

Applying is easy and only takes a few minutes with basic questions (name, address, grade level, etc). Charter schools accept students English Language Learners and students with IEPs and special learning needs. You can apply to as many schools as you like with one application.

We encourage you to reach out to the schools to schedule a phone call or virtual visit to get more information.

Rochester’s Middle and High Charter Schools (Grades 7-12)

Academy of Health Sciences Charter School

Grades 5-8
1151 Ridgeway Ave.
Rochester, NY 14615
585-254-1003

Eugenio María de Hostos Charter School

Middle School, Grades 7-8 (Joseph Campus)
1069 Joseph Ave., Rochester, NY, 14621
585-544-6170

High School, Grades 9-12 (Kodak Campus)
343 State St. 14650 – 5th Floor Building 10
Rochester, NY 14650
585-544-6170

Rochester Academy Charter School

Middle School, Grades 6-8
841 Genesee St., Rochester, NY 14611
585-235-4141

High School, Grades 9-12
1757 Latta Rd, Greece, NY 14612
585-467-9201

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Rochester Academy of Science Charter School

Grade 9-10 (expanding to 12th grade)
150 Floverton St., Rochester, NY 14610
585-666-9596

Rochester Prep Charter School

Rochester Prep St. Jacob
Campus – Middle School
Grades 5-8

85 St. Jacob St.
Rochester, NY 14621
585-498-4455

Rochester Prep Brooks
Campus – Middle School
Grades 5-8

630 Brooks Ave.
Rochester, NY 14619
585-436-8629

Rochester Prep Chili
Campus – Middle School
Grades 5-8

432 Chili Ave.
Rochester, NY 14611
585-368-5090

Rochester Prep
High School
Grades 9-12

14 Mark Street
Rochester, NY 14605
585-368-5111

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University Prep Charter School for Young Men

Grades 6-7
1001 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14613
585-672-1280

Grades 8-12
1290 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14613
585-672-1280

Vertus High School

Grades 9-12
21 Humboldt St.
Rochester, NY 14609
585-747-8911

Young Women’s College Prep

Grades 7-12
133 Hoover Dr.
Rochester, NY 14615
585-254-0320