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ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOLS
ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 205060104 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B29 · Education · Very Large (>$50M) · rochesterprep.uncommonschools.org
revenue
$55.1M
expenses
$52.4M
net assets
$40.6M
employees
432
volunteers
10
program ratio
91%
profile · synthesized from sources

Rochester Prep Charter Schools is a K-12 public charter school network in Rochester, NY, serving local students with an award-winning instructional model focused on academic excellence and college preparation. Since 2006, the school has emphasized joyful, rigorous learning, using data-driven instruction and extended school days to support student success. Part of the Uncommon Schools network, it serves Rochester families regardless of academic, economic, or housing status.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Advisory Program
Support system that fosters regular communication between teachers, students, and families to ensure academic and personal success.
Athletics and Enrichment
Extracurricular programs including robotics club, sports, and other enrichment activities to build self-esteem and develop student interests.
College Preparation Program
Comprehensive college-going culture from kindergarten through 12th grade, including AP exam preparation, college counseling, and academic advising to ensure students are accepted to and succeed in college.
Targeted Lessons
Daily instruction tailored to individual student needs using assessment data; includes three weeks of teacher professional development before the school year begins.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Charter School Operations 2 activities
    • Expand access to charter education through strategic school development
      Began with the opening of Rochester Prep Elementary School to address the achievement gap, expanded by adding more elementary and middle schools, and established a full K-12 system with the opening of Rochester Prep High School, graduating its first class in a milestone achievement.
    • Operate K-12 public charter schools in Rochester, NY
      Operates seven public charter school campuses—three elementary, three middle, and one high school—serving over 3,000 students in grades K-12 across multiple neighborhoods in Rochester, NY, including 19th Ward, Dutchtown, Group 14621, and Maplewood. Provides free, full-time education using an extended school day and additional learning days each year to prepare students for college success.
  • Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
    • Achieve strong academic outcomes in state assessments
      Rochester Prep students pass the state math exam at five times the rate of their peers in Rochester City Schools, reflecting significant academic gains through a proven urban charter school model.
  • College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
    • Deliver college-focused academic programming from kindergarten through 12th grade
      Implements a structured K–12 instructional model that begins college preparation in the early grades, including college-level lectures by 9th grade, AP exam participation prior to senior year, and comprehensive scholarship support. In 2025, 100% of seniors were accepted to college and earned over $3 million in scholarship offers.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Engage families through regular communication and events
      Maintains frequent family engagement via back-to-school nights, family potluck dinners, newsletters, postcards, family conferences, monthly progress reports, end-of-quarter report cards, and campus events held at least every two months. Communicates regularly by sending flyers and messages home with students.
  • Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
    • Facilitate school enrollment and community access to information
      Provides public information about individual schools including location and contact details, and offers clear enrollment procedures and application processes for prospective students and families.
  • Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
    • Host public governance and community meetings
      Holds public board meetings that include opportunities for community members to speak, supporting transparency and community involvement in school operations.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Provide professional development and training for educators
      Conducts three weeks of pre-school professional development, coaching, and team collaboration annually in August for staff. Enrolls teachers in a Master’s program that provides provisional certification and high-quality training to strengthen instructional capacity.
  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
    • Support student enrichment through extracurricular programs
      Offers robotics programs at West Campus Middle School where students build, wire, and program robots, and provides competitive JV and varsity athletics at the high school level along with intramural sports at the middle school level.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$55.10M
Contributions & grants$9.22M17%
Program service revenue$44.54M81%
Investment income$1.34M2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$52.43M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$27.62M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$89.82M
Cash$24.96M
Investments$0
Liabilities$49.20M
Net assets$40.62M
Liquid reserves5.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -1.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BRIAN MARCIANO ES DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 50 $171K
DANIELLE HINMAN SENIOR PRINCIPAL 50 $155K
CHASSITY WELLS ST SR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIO 50 $154K
TOCARRA HUGHES REGIONAL SR DIRECTOR 50 $153K
TED ECKERT PRINCIPAL 50 $146K
JEFF ALLEN TNRPHS-DIRECTOR OF OPERATI 50 $136K
board members · 9
  • BETSY RIEDMAN — TRUSTEE
  • EBONY MILLER-WESLEY — TRUSTEE
  • GEOFFREY ROSENBERGER — TRUSTEE
  • JAMES COSTANZA — TRUSTEE
  • JIM RYAN — TRUSTEE
  • JOSHUA PHILLIPS — TRUSTEE
  • LANGSTON MCFADDEN — BOARD CHAIR
  • REBECCA SUMNER — VICE CHAIR
  • RON ZARRELLA — TREASURER
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • GoodSchoolsRoc Network — Participates in GoodSchoolsRoc, the centralized enrollment system for Rochester public charter schools.
  • GoodSchoolsRoc Partner — Collaborates with GoodSchoolsRoc, the enrollment system for Rochester Charter Schools, to facilitate student applications.
  • GoodSchoolsRoc Partner — Participates in GoodSchoolsRoc, the centralized enrollment system for Rochester public charter schools.
  • GoodSchoolsRoc Partner — Participates in GoodSchoolsRoc, the enrollment process for all Rochester public charter schools.
  • GoodSchoolsRoc Partner — Participates in GoodSchoolsRoc, the enrollment process for all public charter schools in Rochester.
  • RIT Partner — Collaborates with RIT through board members affiliated with the institution, including Rebecca Sumner and Ebony Miller.
  • State University of NY Government — Charter is overseen by the State University of New York.
  • Uncommon Schools Network — Member of Uncommon Schools, a nonprofit managing over 50 schools in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York.
  • Uncommon Schools Network — ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOLS is part of the Uncommon Schools network and follows its model for school design and operation.
  • Uncommon Schools Network — ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOLS is part of the Uncommon Schools network.
  • Uncommon Schools Network — Rochester Prep is part of Uncommon Schools, a charter school management organization.
  • Uncommon Schools Network — Rochester Prep is part of the Uncommon Schools network.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Barrier-Reduced Family Partnerships
    methodology: barrier_reduced_family_engagement
    By removing logistical barriers such as lack of food or child care during school events, Rochester Prep increases family participation and strengthens school-family partnerships because accessible engagement fosters trust, consistency, and shared responsibility for student success.
  • College-Preparatory Culture from Kindergarten
    methodology: college_prep_culture_from_day_one
    By immersing students in a college-preparatory culture starting in kindergarten, Rochester Prep builds long-term academic readiness and identity as college-bound learners because early and consistent exposure shapes aspirations, behaviors, and self-concept aligned with higher education success.
  • Data-Informed Differentiated Instruction with Joy-Centered Pedagogy
    methodology: data_informed_differentiated_instruction_with_joy_centered_pedagogy
    By using student assessment data to tailor daily instruction to individual academic levels while embedding joy and emotional safety into teaching, Rochester Prep produces personalized learning and sustained engagement because students are both academically challenged and emotionally motivated to learn.
  • Extended Learning Time within Structured School Culture
    methodology: extended_learning_time_with_structured_culture
    By extending the school day and year within a structured, safe, and supportive environment, Rochester Prep enhances academic outcomes because increased instructional time allows for deeper mastery while cultural consistency reinforces focus, behavior, and belonging.