James Monroe Upper School
Rochester, NY · Rochester City School District · Grades 9-12
1,096th of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 4%· Stable
James Monroe Upper School ranking
SchoolRow ranks James Monroe Upper School 1,096th of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 4% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2019 to 4th in 2025.
James Monroe Upper School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
James Monroe Upper School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 649 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.8% | 51.6% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 41.3% | 43.3% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| White | 4.9% | 3.2% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near James Monroe Upper School
Typical home value $369K in zip 14607 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near James Monroe Upper School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3School Without WallsRochester City School District · 0.1 mi away894th of 1,137
ELA 66% · Math 18% - 4School of the ArtsRochester City School District · 0.9 mi away752nd of 1,137
ELA 47% · Math 53% - 4Vertus Charter SchoolVertus Charter School · 1.6 mi away · charter713th of 1,137
ELA 57% · Math 46% - 1Rochester Early College International High SchoolRochester City School District · 1.8 mi away1,038th of 1,137
ELA 43% · Math 21% - 2East Upper High SchoolRochester City School District · 1.9 mi away968th of 1,137
ELA 56% · Math 19% - 1Joseph C Wilson Magnet High SchoolRochester City School District · 2 mi away1,107th of 1,137
ELA 33% · Math 14% - 10Brighton High SchoolBrighton Central School District · 2.3 mi away62nd of 1,137
ELA 93% · Math 87% - –Franklin Upper SchoolRochester City School District · 2.8 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James Monroe Upper School in?
James Monroe Upper School is part of the Rochester City School District district in Rochester, New York.
Is James Monroe Upper School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Monroe Upper School 1,096th of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of James Monroe Upper School?
Hispanic 52%, Black 43%, White 3%, Asian 1% (649 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Monroe Upper School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14607 is $369K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.