9:00 a.m.
-3:30 p.m.
School mission
Starting in September 2024, RCSD schools will be reconfigured to align with a new grade structure (PreK-6, 7-8, 9-12). This school program and/or location is impacted by the RCSD Comprehensive School Reconfiguration Plan.
Walter Cooper Academy (DWCA) is a Community School that follows the EL Education model. The school engages its diverse student body in joyful, rigorous, and fascinating learning experiences, instilling both perseverance and a sense of responsibility in students. This enthusiasm is reinforced in the school motto, “We never give up, never give up, never give up!” The EL Education model promotes rigorous and engaging curriculum through long-term, interdisciplinary studies and active, inquiry-based learning along with the development of positive school culture and students’ character.
Before & after school care/programs
No data available
Academic programs available
- Community School model
Services offered
No data available
Clubs offered
- Spelling Bee Team
- Student Government
- Band
- Choir
- Percussion
- Cooper Circle Hype Squad
- Rochester Young Science Club
- Safety Patrol.
Sports offered
No data available
Student enrollment
Enrollment by race and ethnicity
Enrollment by gender
Students enrolled with disabilities
Students enrolled as English Language Learners
Staff info.
Staff counts
Teachers by race and ethnicity
Teacher turnover rate
NYSED English Language Arts results i
2022/2023 Performance compared to District & State
Percentage of students passing
2022/2023 Proficiency by student groups
Students with disabilities
Economically disadvantaged
English language learners
By race
Suppression is applied to the data displayed in school performance profiles to maintain confidentiality of students. In general, suppression is applied when the denominator is 0 to 5 students for one or more subsets (grade levels, cohort). However, other rules are applied when necessary to further ensure confidentiality. Source: https://data.nysed.gov/businessrules.php?type=reportcards.
NYSED Math results i
2022/2023 Performance compared to District & State
Percentage of students passing
2022/2023 Proficiency by student groups
Students with disabilities
Economically disadvantaged
English language learners
By race
Suppression is applied to the data displayed in school performance profiles to maintain confidentiality of students. In general, suppression is applied when the denominator is 0 to 5 students for one or more subsets (grade levels, cohort). However, other rules are applied when necessary to further ensure confidentiality. Source: https://data.nysed.gov/businessrules.php?type=reportcards.
Student engagement
Attendance rate
Dropout rate
Additional data
NYSED Report Card dataKey dates & Deadlines
Families are encouraged to complete an application to participate in the School Choice Lottery on or before the deadline.
How to apply
Dr. Walter Cooper Academy School No. 10 is located is a Citywide School.
The Office of Student Equity & Placement staff will assist families with every step of the registration process. Staff can also provide families with information about the schools available to their children to help them make an informed choice. Please view the list of acceptable documents and proof of residency requirements necessary to register a child in the Rochester City School District, www.rcsdk12.org.
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