Irondequoit High School, Rochester NY

Original Research by School Decision on Irondequoit High School

Irondequoit High School is a mid-sized public high school in a suburban Rochester setting, serving grades 9 through 12. The school sits in a residential area with stable housing values and an active real-estate market showing modest appreciation. The broader district, West Irondequoit Central School District, is actively investing in facilities through voter-approved capital projects and has recently shifted to state foundation aid as its largest funding source, signaling evolving financial support.

The student body is mixed. About one-third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating moderate economic diversity. Ethnically, the enrollment is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic, Black, and Asian students, along with a small population of multiracial students. Specific data on English learners and students with disabilities was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those populations and any associated supports.

State testing data for grades 9 through 12 was not available. Because Irondequoit High is a traditional public high school in the upper grades, the state testing regimen that is used at the elementary level does not apply here. The school does not report state assessment results for secondary grades as New York does not administer standardized proficiency tests to high school cohorts in the same way. Without those metrics, the school's academic standing cannot be measured against peer schools in Monroe County using standardized testing.

What this means is that you will need to look elsewhere for evidence of academic strength: AP course offerings, graduation rates, course rigor, student outcomes after graduation, or reports from families familiar with the school's teaching quality. The data provided did not include graduation rate, AP course breadth, career or dual-credit pathways, attendance patterns, or discipline information, all of which would help paint the full picture. A parent interested in this school should ask the district or school directly for these details.

The district is in a growth and modernization phase. Voters approved the Promise Project 2027 in December 2024, a capital improvement initiative slated to renovate early-learning facilities, add Pre-K/UPK classrooms, build a new district-wide STEAM lab, and construct a multi-purpose turf athletic complex. The prior R.I.S.E. Project added playgrounds at middle schools. These investments suggest the district is prioritizing both academics and physical infrastructure, though the direct impact on high school students depends on what falls within the scope of high school-specific upgrades. The district has structured these projects to avoid direct property tax increases by tapping capital reserves and state aid, a funding discipline that may appeal to homeowners in the area.

The housing market around Rochester shows moderate activity, with median listing prices rising and inventory increasing. Rental availability is solid, and the affordability picture is roughly in line with national norms. The region's economy is anchored by healthcare, higher education, and manufacturing, with major employers including university medical centers, Rochester Institute of Technology, and regional hospital systems.

If strong state assessment performance or transparent achievement data is a priority for you, this school's lack of secondary-grade testing results means you should request additional performance indicators directly from the district. If a growing district with capital investments, stable suburban housing, and mid-sized enrollment appeals to you, this school offers that environment. The community context is stable, and the district is actively planning for future needs.

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Academic performance

State test results and graduation outcomes.

Graduation rate (ACGR)

94.0%Cohort of 301 students · Class of 2021

How this school compares to all schools in this state

Each dot is one school’s SY 2020-21 graduation rate, binned by integer rate. Taller columns mean more schools at that rate. This school is highlighted.

1,253 schools plotted. 14 additional schools' rates are federally suppressed and not shown. Data: EDFacts SY 2020-21.

Advanced Placement & IB

20 subjects offered · 2023-24

Each card is one AP or IB subject. The headline number is the share of students scoring 3 or higher on the exam — the threshold for college credit at most universities. The bar below each rate shows the underlying distribution across performance levels.

Score:12· no credit345· extremely well qualified

Math and Computer Science

Calculus AB

15 tested

53.3%

scored 3 or higher

Calculus BC

19 tested

57.9%

scored 3 or higher

Computer Science A

8 tested

37.5%

scored 3 or higher

Computer Science Principles

7 tested · Grade 10

42.9%

scored 3 or higher

Statistics

29 tested

75.9%

scored 3 or higher

Sciences

Biology

25 tested

88.0%

scored 3 or higher

Chemistry

22 tested

100.0%

scored 3 or higher

Physics 1

25 tested

48.0%

scored 3 or higher

Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

12 tested

75.0%

scored 3 or higher

Physics C: Mechanics

15 tested

86.7%

scored 3 or higher

History and Social Sciences

Macroeconomics

20 tested

70.0%

scored 3 or higher

Psychology

23 tested

69.6%

scored 3 or higher

U.S. History

49 tested

100.0%

scored 3 or higher

World Languages and Cultures

German Language and Culture

3 tested

0.0%

scored 3 or higher

Arts

Music Theory

4 tested

0.0%

scored 3 or higher

Studio Art Drawing

2 tested

0.0%

scored 3 or higher

Other

Language and Comp

40 tested

77.5%

scored 3 or higher

Literature and Comp

12 tested

75.0%

scored 3 or higher

U S Government and Politics

25 tested

80.0%

scored 3 or higher

World History

59 tested · Grade 10

76.3%

scored 3 or higher

New York Regents Exams

4 courses reported · 2024-25

End-of-course exams required for a New York Regents diploma. Each row shows the cohort size and the share of students scoring at the proficient level or higher.

Course	Students tested	% proficient
Ela	319	86.0%
Social Studies	306	77.0%
Science	283	70.0%
Math	35	31.0%

Math

Grade 80%

School 0% · District 35% · ▼ 35 pts below district

▼ 37 pts below state median · ▼ 5 pts below county median

English language arts

Grade 80%

School 0% · District 60% · ▼ 60 pts below district

▼ 48 pts below state median · ▼ 32 pts below county median

Science

Grade 80%

School 0% · District 45% · ▼ 45 pts below district

▼ 33 pts below state median · ▼ 14 pts below county median

This schoolWEST IRONDEQUOIT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.