Rome Free Academy

Rome Free Academy

Public High School | Grade 9-12
95 Dart Cir,  Rome, NY
Rome City School District
3.5
2.8
1,497 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Peter Blake
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
83%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
74%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
83%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
110
Full Time Teachers
110
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
26
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
29%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
4
Equity
3
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
259:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
77.6%
Black
10.2%
Hispanic
8.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Two or more races
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
SUNY Mohawk Valley Community College 88 Students
Utica University 72 Students
Syracuse University 70 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 56 Students
SUNY Oswego 53 Students
Le Moyne College 52 Students
SUNY Polytechnic Institute 48 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 43 Students
Clarkson University 43 Students
St. John Fisher University 39 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 49 Students
Nursing 40 Students
Business 39 Students
Biology 38 Students
Education 18 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
Accounting 16 Students
Criminology 15 Students
Environmental Science 14 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 189 Reviews
4.0 Alum
10/30/2024
I went to Rome Free Academy for all of high school and it was an amazing experience. I had so many supportive and helpful teachers. They helped me strive through my four years there and made me be confident in who I am today. The principal there was also very kind and helpful, he kept things very organized and straightforward. It was honestly a great high school experience and I really miss it.
4.0 Senior
1/12/2024
My overall experience at RFA was pretty good, I started my sophomore year because my freshman year was online covid year. All the teachers here are friendly when you start to treat people how you want to be treated. The diversity in this school is mostly Italians I think I don't know but It has got better since I first came here. My learning experience here was good because I was in class with mature people, not seeing people get kicked out or any commotion in the classroom.
3.0 Senior
2/22/2023
Being at RFA i learned so much through sports and clubs that were connected to school. Although I am not one to enjoy going to school I met my best friends at RFA. They made going to class easier and my friends and I were able to bond with our teachers. A lot of the teachers were amazing and some weren't as interesting with their classes. Many students didn't get along with the teachers due to our privileges always being taken away by the same select few students. Instead of just punishing those who couldn't behave everyone got punished. Personally I think that ruined most of my time in high school.
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2.8 9 Reviews
3.0 other
8/22/2024
It really depends on who you hang out with. There are some really cruel, overall rude people here. The volatility could be worse, but it definitely isn’t warm and fuzzy here either. My experience with most of the students was bad. If you’re somewhat different than others you’re bound to be bullied....
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1.0 student
2/12/2018
This school suck! I’ve wanted to drop out since day one! I’m using my friends name because I don’t want you guys to find me.
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2.0 other
10/1/2014
In the three years that I went to RFA, it was nothing but hell. The environment was just down right terrifying to the point that one was almost scared for their life. In the three years, the school has been on lock downs at least twice and countless other problems arose over time (Like how the elect...
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3.0 student
7/24/2013
The school is...mediocre. Some teachers could care less about the students, while others try to make the material bearable. The facility in itself is really nice, but the people there vary between flat-out mean to fairly decent. As long as you're out-going, you'll probably fit in. But hey, that's hi...
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Rome Free Academy

Rome Free Academy is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Rome, NY, in the Rome neighborhood, and is served by the Rome City School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 1,497 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 83% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Rome Free Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 74%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $201,773. Discover additional schools in the area, like New York State School For The Deaf, Westmoreland Junior/Senior High School, Rome Community Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Rome has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rome Free Academy.

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