named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Classical Christian Education
Academic program integrating faith and learning through the study of literature, history, art, music, and theology, structured around truth, goodness, and beauty
Music and Arts Integration
Program that teaches music through singing, notation, improvisation, and composition; includes visual arts and poetry from kindergarten onward
R.E.A.D. Character Formation
Character development framework emphasizing Respect Authority, Esteem Others, Accept Responsibility, and Demonstrate Diligence across all grade levels
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Host fundraising events to support school operationsOrganizes and hosts fundraising events such as live auctions of desserts and ticketed gatherings featuring charcuterie, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages to benefit Rochester Classical Academy.
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Classical Christian K–12 Education 1 activity
- Provide classical Christian education for PreK-12 studentsProvides academic instruction in a classical Christian framework for students in grades PreK through 12 in the greater Rochester, NY area, with a curriculum designed to cultivate godly character, wisdom, virtue, and eloquence. Instruction includes subjects such as music, art history, public speaking, and fine arts, delivered through methods like songs, chants, poetry memorization, and immersive thematic learning environments.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Recruit and support Christian faculty and engage parents in educational missionRecruits and supports faculty who model Christian discipleship and inspire students through subject-matter expertise and personal faith, while actively engaging parents in understanding and supporting the school’s classical Christian educational philosophy through admissions processes and community involvement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$447K
Contributions & grants$118K26%
Program service revenue$328K74%
Investment income$290%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$456K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$319K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$92K
Cash$92K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$92K
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +22.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Curtis | School Principal | 30 | $30K |
board members · 3
- Brian Roscoe — Director
- Mary Delmastro — Director
- Zach Marshall — Director, President
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Brockport Partner — Teaching affiliation for art history instruction
- Finger Lakes Community College Partner — Current employer where faculty member serves as Assistant Professor of art history
- Parents Partner — Partners with parents in the education and spiritual formation of students, recognizing parental authority and shared responsibility.
- RIT Partner — Teaching affiliation for art history instruction
- Solid Rock Church Partner — Hosts Rochester Classical Academy at its facility.
- local bakeries Partner — Supplies cakes and desserts for the live auction benefiting Rochester Classical Academy.
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.
- Classical Christian Education with Biblical Worldview Integration 146 orgsmethodology: classical_christian_educationBy integrating the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty within a scriptural framework, the academy cultivates wisdom, virtue, and Christian character, because grounding all knowledge in a biblical worldview shapes both intellectual and moral formation.shared approach: Integrated Faith and Learning →
- Faith-Integrated Daily Formation 146 orgsmethodology: faith_integrated_educationBy embedding worship, prayer, Scripture, and biblical character teaching into daily academic life, the academy shapes internal values and spiritual growth, because consistent integration of faith into all subjects reinforces a Christian worldview as foundational to learning.shared approach: Integrated Faith and Learning →
- In Loco Parentis Partnership in Spiritual and Academic Formation 146 orgsmethodology: in_loco_parentis_partnershipBy partnering with parents as primary educators in an in loco parentis model, the academy aligns spiritual and academic development, because shared commitment to Christian formation strengthens student outcomes and community cohesion.shared approach: Integrated Faith and Learning →
- Whole-Person Education Nurturing Wonder, Curiosity, and Joy 146 orgsmethodology: whole_person_educationBy educating the whole person—intellectually, emotionally, and creatively—the academy fosters lifelong learning and engagement, because awakening wonder through rich exposure to literature, art, and music cultivates intrinsic motivation and joy in learning.shared approach: Integrated Faith and Learning →