At a glance
Reported students
348
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
348
Vertus Charter School: 348 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 263
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Vertus Charter School
Vertus Charter School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Rochester. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Vertus Charter School. NCES reports 348 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (65.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.8%). English learners represent 11.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Vertus Charter School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.1%
- Hispanic32.8%
- Black65.8%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Vertus Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Upper High School High · Rochester City School District | 09–12 | 814 | 0.4 mi |
| School of the Arts High · Rochester City School District | 07–12 | 1,065 | 1.1 mi |
| James Monroe Upper School High · Rochester City School District | 09–12 | 809 | 1.6 mi |
| School Without Walls High · Rochester City School District | 09–12 | 258 | 1.7 mi |
| Brighton High School High · Brighton Central School District | 09–12 | 1,164 | 2.1 mi |
| Rochester Early College International High School High · Rochester City School District | 09–12 | 458 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Vertus Charter School
What grades does Vertus Charter School serve?
Vertus Charter School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Vertus Charter School.
How many students attend Vertus Charter School?
Vertus Charter School reported 348 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 263 students.
Is Vertus Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Vertus Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Vertus Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Vertus Charter School in?
Vertus Charter School is part of Vertus Charter School, based in Rochester, NY, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Vertus Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Upper High School (0.4 mi), School of the Arts (1.1 mi), James Monroe Upper School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.