Enrollment
1,342
High
DISTRICT 798 · STATE 668
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 362475006784
PADILLA HIGH SCHOOL
950 NORTON ST, ROCHESTER, NY 14621 · (585) 467-3131 · Monroe County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,342 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
9.9:1
135 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.9:1 · STATE 11.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
87%
1,166 students
DISTRICT 84% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 274 | 20% |
| Grade 10 | 321 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 314 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 433 | 32% |
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like PADILLA HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| PADILLA HIGH SCHOOL this school | 1,342 | 86.9% | N/A |
| EDISON CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL ROCHESTER | 1,362 | 89.7% | 20.7% |
| PUBLIC SERVICE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AT FOWLER SYRACUSE | 1,126 | 89.1% | 23.0% |
| CORCORAN HIGH SCHOOL SYRACUSE | 1,338 | 84.9% | 24.2% |
| JOSEPH C WILSON MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL ROCHESTER | 868 | 88.2% | 23.7% |
| EAST UPPER HIGH SCHOOL ROCHESTER | 814 | 84.9% | 34.8% |
Matched among New York high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where PADILLA HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Monroe County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,342 | #132 of 1,216 | #4 of 38 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 9.9:1 | #303 of 1,058 | #10 of 34 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.1% | #289 of 1,070 | #13 of 36 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 86.9% | #311 of 1,167 | #7 of 35 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About PADILLA HIGH SCHOOL
PADILLA HIGH SCHOOL is a high school in ROCHESTER, New York, according to federal school records. It reports enrollment of 1,342 students in grades 9 through 12. Across high schools in New York, the average enrollment is about 668.
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the local district for PADILLA HIGH SCHOOL. It runs 51 schools with 25,949 students.
The student body at PADILLA HIGH SCHOOL is 56% Black. Other reported shares: 31% Hispanic, 7% White, 3% multiracial, and 2% Asian. Monroe County's residents are about 14% Black, 42 points below the school's share. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 58, compared with 70 nationally.
The school's 134.9 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. The average for high schools in New York is 11.0:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. At PADILLA HIGH SCHOOL, 87% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. It compares with 50% for public schools in Monroe County.
In the wider Monroe County area, the median household earns about $76,382 a year, about 42% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 9%. PADILLA HIGH SCHOOL shares Monroe County with 185 other public schools.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, FRANKLIN UPPER SCHOOL, is less than a tenth of a mile. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Locale: City: Mid-size. In NCES terms, the school is inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
This page is set up for the PADILLA HIGH SCHOOL community to discuss open houses, carpools, and field trips. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Monroe County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
753,753
Census ACS
Median income
$76,382
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
186
106,108 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- EDISON CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,362 students
- SCHOOL OF THE ARTSHigh · 1,065 students
- FRANKLIN UPPER SCHOOLHigh · 1,006 students
- SCHOOL 33-JOHN JAMES AUDUBONElementary · 980 students
- SCHOOL 58-WORLD OF INQUIRY SCHOOLCombined · 896 students
- JOSEPH C WILSON MAGNET HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 868 students
Other schools in ROCHESTER
- ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 1Combined · 1,405 students
- EDISON CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,362 students
- BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,164 students
- IRONDEQUOIT HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,160 students
- GATES CHILI HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,134 students
- OLYMPIA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,090 students
Nearby schools
- FRANKLIN UPPER SCHOOL0.0 mi · 1,006
- FRANKLIN LOWER SCHOOL0.0 mi · 212
- EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS CHARTER SCHOOL0.7 mi · 1,051
- SCHOOL 50-HELEN BARRETT MONTGOMERY0.7 mi · 590
- ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 30.8 mi · 826
- SCHOOL 39-ANDREW J TOWNSON0.9 mi · 330
Frequently asked questions
About PADILLA HIGH SCHOOLHow many students attend PADILLA HIGH SCHOOL?
PADILLA HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,342 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does PADILLA HIGH SCHOOL serve?
PADILLA HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PADILLA HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at PADILLA HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 9.9:1 (135 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at PADILLA HIGH SCHOOL?
At PADILLA HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 7% White, 31% Hispanic, 56% Black, 2% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is PADILLA HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
PADILLA HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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