Chesterton Academy of Rochester
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Rochester, NY
125 Kings Hwy S, Rochester, NY 14617
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic schools in New York
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Rochester
In Rochester, New York, Chesterton Academy of Rochester is an independent Catholic school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 33 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 95% of Catholic high schools in New York. The school is part of the Diocese of Rochester. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 166 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 33
- Teachers
- 5.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 15 girls, 18 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Rochester
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic high schools in New York (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 97% of Catholic high schools in New York.
- Compared with 64 Catholic high schools in New York.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Chesterton Academy of Rochester
What grades does Chesterton Academy of Rochester serve?
Chesterton Academy of Rochester serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Chesterton Academy of Rochester?
About 33 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Chesterton Academy of Rochester?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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