Rochester Academy Charter School

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Rochester Academy Charter School (RACS) is a charter school in Rochester, New York serving students from Kindergarten to 12th grade. It became Rochester's first charter high school when it was approved by the New York State Board of Regents in 2007. [1] [2]

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References

  1. [Rochester prepares for first charter high school] December 12, 2007 Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
  2. [State approves first charter high school for Rochester] December 15, 2007 Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

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