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School Without Walls

Public | 7-12 | 472 students

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Posted May 28, 2011

I used to be a student here but my mom took me out and put me in a bad school. When I was at school without walls it was the best school I had ever been to. I didn't know there was a really good school like that in the city.


Posted April 14, 2010

I started my Highschool years at another city school and in my 10th grade year i decided to attend SWW. It was by far the best decision i have ever made. the staff members of this school are amazing and helped me through some of the hardest times in my life. it taught me to be a better person and find out who i really am. I think that everyone should look into this school and see if its' the right fit for your child
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 28, 2010

Unfortunately we completed regretted the decision to enroll a student at this school. She never felt physically safe, and the academics were not at all up to snuff for a bright college-bound student. When I visited the school during the school day, there was always a sense of chaos; of adults being there but not really paying attention to what was going on. She did not stay there very long.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 24, 2010

My son started at sww in 2008 this school made a huge difference in my sons life he loves schools he put more effort into his work he makes positive choice and i love idonya(? On spelling)and harry at the 7-9 and jamie megan and everyone at the high school are awesome i totally recommend this school to parent to consider for there children. Thanks you guys are doing an awesome job
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 3, 2004

I'm not a parent but I am a student currently attending SWW and I have to say that this is the best decision I've ever made. Everyone and everything that is taught here at SWW is a life changing experience. If parents are deciding to send their children to a school with several opportunites send them to check out SWW. I'll be sure you won't regret it.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 20, 2004

Imagine a school that lets kids find alternitave ways of learing, be it indepenmdantly learning a subject, or a more hands on way to approach the whole learning spiel.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 21, 2003

My son started at SWW this Fall. Together we interviewed all the City High Schools and decided on SWW for many different reasons. The greatest factor was the positive energy the faculty and the students displayed. The second largest factor was the over all population of the school it . The student body consists of approx 265 students. I believe a smaller environment makes a great deal of different. My son has been very successful this 1st quarter. He has the support of the faculty and the student body to advance he skills and strengthen his weakness. I would high recommend checking SWW out. SWW promotes the academic skills for life and learning. SWW is a top-notch school.
—Submitted by Carolyn Steinkirchner, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
34%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
42%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
21%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
8%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

5 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

8 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

8 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

6 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

7 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

English

All Students84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

French

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population60%

Global History and Geography

All Students75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Integrated Algebra

All Students50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population50%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Physics

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students57%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population57%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 58% 19%
White 22% 51%
Hispanic 17% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 64%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 1%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 50%N/A76%
Female 47%N/A79%
Male 55%N/A71%
Black or African American 46%N/A61%
White 60%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 53%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 49%N/A80%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 18%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 21%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 4%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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480 Broadway
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 546-6732

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