D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Vertus Charter School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School Charter School
📍 21 HUMBOLDT ST, Rochester, NY 14609
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 65% · Math 85% proficient · 35th percentile in New York
Graduation
D
67% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
336
Students
enrolled
N/A
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%35/100reading 23rd percentile, math 47th percentile among New York high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%22/10067% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 83% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Many New York high schools report 95% or more of students proficient, so comparisons among top schools here are less precise and we don’t estimate a “versus similar schools” figure. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency65% (+8 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency85% (+27 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate67% (−17 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black65%75%reading -14 pts, math +3 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income65%85%reading -12 pts, math +11 pts35th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 21 HUMBOLDT ST
City Rochester
ZIP Code 14609
District 3601117
NCES School ID 360111706470
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 14609

Understanding the community around Vertus Charter School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,079
Per Capita Income $32,674
Poverty Rate 17.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.6%
High School or Higher 87.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $131,700
Median Rent $1,095
Owner-Occupied 60.2%
Renter-Occupied 39.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Vertus Charter School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 100.0%
Female 0.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 65.2%
Hispanic/Latino 32.7%
White 1.8%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 336
Teachers (FTE) 0.0
Student:Teacher Ratio N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Vertus Charter School?
Vertus Charter School has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Vertus Charter School?
Vertus Charter School has 336 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year.
What grades does Vertus Charter School serve?
Vertus Charter School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Vertus Charter School receive per student?
Vertus Charter School receives $19,757 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Vertus Charter School in 14609 ▼
Avg Home Value
$213,081
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,521
1-Year Change
+8.9%
% Renters
39.8%

Other Schools in 14609

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026