Edison Career And Technology High School

655 Colfax St
Rochester, NY 14606
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2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,161 students in grades 9-12, Edison Career And Technology High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,161 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 60% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Edison Career And Technology High School's student population of 1,161 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 145 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
1,161 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
145 teachers
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School Rankings

Edison Career And Technology High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison Career And Technology High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3745 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
52%
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30-34%
49%
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30-34%
78%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
38%
30%
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Black
54%
15%
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White
5%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
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60%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edison Career And Technology High School's ranking?
Edison Career And Technology High School is ranked #3745 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edison Career And Technology High School?
The graduation rate of Edison Career And Technology High School is 60%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Edison Career And Technology High School?
1,161 students attend Edison Career And Technology High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Edison Career And Technology High School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edison Career And Technology High School?
Edison Career And Technology High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edison Career And Technology High School offer ?
Edison Career And Technology High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edison Career And Technology High School part of?
Edison Career And Technology High School is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is Edison Career And Technology High School located?
Edison Career And Technology High School is located in the Lyell Otis neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Lyell Otis.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,161 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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