Rochester Academy of Science – HS

School mission

Rochester Academy of Science Charter School (RocSci) is a tuition-free college preparatory public charter school whose mission is to provide an excellent K-12 academic experience that ensures all students are prepared for college and careers of the highest potential as academically, socially, emotionally, and physically well-rounded and contributing citizens.

Vision
RocSci envisions a society where historical urban academic and income disparities are eliminated, and students are ready to carry the torch of knowledge, freedom, equity, and prosperity.

Student enrollment

Staff info.

Student engagement

Key dates & Deadlines

Charter school applications are accepted all year. Parents are encouraged to apply by the lottery deadline (April 1 each year) when schools have the most openings.

There are no tests or entrance fees for charter schools and names are drawn at random by a computer program. Charters accept students in special education programs, those who have IEPs and students who are English language learners.

All K-12 students are encouraged to apply to as many schools as they want. Applying to more than one school doesn’t help or hurt your chances of enrollment.

After the lottery has been drawn, students will either be given an enrollment offer or be added to school waitlists. Students may receive offers from more than one school. Parents should expect to hear from schools within one week after the deadline.

Applications received after April 1 are put on a waitlist, and schools will notify you as openings become available.

How to apply

Charter schools are not bound by attendance zone boundaries set by the Rochester City School District, enabling students living within the Rochester area to apply without any limitations.

School Choice is Your Choice! To apply now, visit: www.GoodSchoolsRoc.org. For assistance with the GoodSchoolsRoc Application Portal, please call the HelpLine at 585-491-9777.

Through GoodSchoolsRoc.org, parents and guardians of children in grades K-12 can apply to up to 16 charter schools in 28 locations through one simple online application. The application is free and accessible in English and Spanish on any web-enabled device. Applying only takes a few minutes.