Rome Industrial Development Corporation
Quality of Life
NEW HIGH SCHOOL OPENS 2002
The new Rome Free Academy opened September 2002, a $45.4 million-dollar,
320,000 square foot, state-of-the-art high school on 78 acres
at the Griffiss Business and Technology Park.
For more pictures, go to when-in-rome.com's RFA photo gallery or the Rome Sentinel's history of RFA.
Rome Free Academy features:
· Indoor facilities includes: classrooms, offices, main
and auxiliary gyms, computer labs, swimming pool, library/media
center, TV and radio studios.
· Outdoor facilities include: practice baseball and soccer
fields, running track and tennis courts.
· Projected enrollment in grades 9-12 is 1,828.
Rome City School District
Formed in the 1860s, Rome Free Academy was one of the first
public high schools in Upstate New York.
· The school district performs well-above state averages
in virtually all testing areas.
· Ten percent more students graduate from Rome Free Academy
with a Regents diploma than the state average.
· The number of students participating in 3rd and 4th
year Foreign Language studies is the envy of the area.
· The high school Regents exam passing rate is very high,
as is the number of students taking the seven advanced placement
tests.
· Over 85% enter college or trade school
· Graduation rate of 96.6%
· Total district enrollment approximately 6200.
The Elementary Program provides core instruction in language
arts, mathematics, reading, science, and social studies. All
fifth grade classes are involved in a computer writing program.
All elementary students are gaining use of computers for learning
support. The district also offers an elementary guidance program,
summer school, and services to gifted and talented students in
grades 3-9.
Secondary Students are served in accordance with New York State
Regents Plans, with sequence and elective courses/ Students may
also enroll in Advanced Placement Credit Courses through Programs
with local colleges and universities. Occupational Education,
vocational, and technical programs are also available.
Special Education Programs serve approximately 1200 students
in both mainstreamed and self-contained classes, with excellent
reviews from the State Education Department.
Other "Quality of Life" factors:
Rome is one of the safest large communities in New York State!Rome has affordable housing.
For more information, contact:
Rome Industrial Development Corporation
153 Brooks Road
Rome, NY 13441
315-338-0393
Fax 315-338-5694
mkaucher@mvedge.org
pzawko@mvedge.org