City School District of New Rochelle explained

City School District of New Rochelle
Type:Public
Superintendent:Dr. Corey W. Reynolds
Students:9,900+
Website:http://www.nred.org

The City School District of New Rochelle is a public school district located in New Rochelle, New York. New Rochelle has one of the most extensive educational systems in Westchester County, comprising a high school, two middle schools, six elementary schools, and one pre-k through second grade Early Childhood Center. The district enrollment is 9,900+ students in 10 schools in grades Pre-K through 12th grade. The annual budget was $316,000,000 in 2023-24, with a per-pupil expenditure of $19,000+.[1]

Schools in the district have received the Blue Ribbon Award from the U.S. Department of Education on multiple occasions, including in 1983, 1984, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1998.[2]

New Rochelle has also been named one of the "Best 100 Communities for Music Education" in the nation by the American Music Conference.[3] In 2007 the Westchester Arts Council presented the district with its "Arts Award for Education" in recognition of the City and school district’s extraordinary commitment to the arts.[4]

History

New Rochelle was the scene of the first court-ordered school desegregation case in "the North" when the United States Supreme Court decided in 1962 that its Lincoln School boundaries had been intentionally drawn to create segregated elementary school districts. Lincoln School was closed and demolished in 1965, with students of that district allowed to attend other elementary schools in the city.[5] The school district is known for its diversity, and the high school honors civil rights leader Whitney Young in the name of its auditorium and civil rights martyr Michael Schwerner in the name of its library.

In May 1968, New Rochelle High School was partially destroyed by a fire set by a disturbed student. The fire occurred early in the morning and there were no fatalities. The facade of the school remained intact, allowing builders to construct a new building behind the original exterior.[6]

In 1981 four of the district's elementary schools were closed due to declining enrollment: Mayflower, Roosevelt, Barnard, and Stephenson. Their students were transferred to Ward, Davis, and Trinity elementary schools.[7]

Notable alumni

Notable alumni sorted by graduation date.

Schools

High schools

Middle schools

Elementary schools

See main article: Henry Barnard Early Childhood Center. offers a magnet program for pre-kindergarten through Second grade students, following the Reggio Emilia approach,[27] and houses the district's Pre-School Speech Language Learning Center. Enrollment was 622 students in 2005-2006.[28]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nred.org/www/nred/site/hosting/Publications/District_Facts_2007.pdf Facts and Figures About the City School District of New Rochelle 2007
  2. Web site: Blue Ribbon Schools Program:Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999 - 2002 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090326000000/http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf . 2009-03-26 .
  3. http://www.nymetroparents.com/newarticle.cfm?colid=8544 PAVE-ing the Way for Future Artists
  4. http://www.westarts.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=563%3Cbr%20/%3E Westchester Arts Council Announces 2007 Arts Award Winners
  5. Keith Wheeler, Northern Town Racked by School Integration 'LIFE' May 6, 1966
  6. Robert Merrill, 1981, New Rochelle: Portrait of A City, Abbeville Press,, preface
  7. Web site: Williams, Lena. Ruling Awaited on School Reorganization. The New York Times. 1981-08-09. 2023-05-14.
  8. Book: Current Biography Yearbook . New York . H. W. Wilson Company . 1971 . 24.
  9. Web site: Distinguished Alumni . https://web.archive.org/web/20081220062113/http://nrhs.nred.org/site_res_view_folder.aspx?id=f48013ee-45f7-4e7b-a618-7cdecf8ecaac . dead . 2008-12-20 . New Rochelle High School Official Website . nrhs.nred.org . 2008-05-24 .
  10. Wellin, Edward (December 1953). "The People Who Write SCIENCE STORIES: Edward Wellin". Science Stories. p. 2. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  11. https://www.newspapers.com/image/929362020/?clipping_id=131718887 "Calling the Class of '37"
  12. Oden. Gloria. “Open letter.” Inertia Magazine. January 2008. Web. 20 October 2011.
  13. http://www.evesmag.com/hewitt.htm Tell Me a Story: The Don Hewitt Saga
  14. News: Lou Jones, 74, Sprinting Star, Dies . The New York Times . Richard . Goldstein . February 8, 2006 . May 20, 2010.
  15. News: Long-time PBS Host Louis Rukeyser Dies - chicagotribune.com . Chicago Tribune . David . Zurawik . Baltimore . Sun.
  16. News: New Rochelle . New York . Daily News . September 7, 2007.
  17. Web site: Tiger Woods Coach . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081201093751/http://www.digitalexcellent.com/Las-Vegas-Golf/Las-Vegas-Golf-School.php . December 1, 2008 .
  18. http://www.dolice.com/BIOS.html Music Makers of New Rochelle Biographies
  19. http://www.classmates.com/directory/public/memberprofile/list.htm?regId=8698113551 Classmates: Jeralyn Merritt
  20. http://www.dolice.com/BIOS.html Music Makers of New Rochelle
  21. Web site: Pro Wrestling Returns To New Rochelle . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080312034359/http://www.westchester.com/Westchester_News/Sports/Pro_Wrestling_Returns_To_New_Rochelle_200803099290.html . March 12, 2008 .
  22. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/pr/00/06/teuscher.html Cristina Teuscher Is Named Top Woman College Athlete
  23. News: Meltzer. Marisa. The Prom Dress Moves Into the Designer Leagues. Fashion & Style. June 2011. The New York Times. 18 October 2012.
  24. Web site: Tom Koehler Stats, Bio, Photos, Highlights marlins.com: Team. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120114062101/http://miami.marlins.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=543408. 2012-01-14.
  25. Web site: NFL Players Bring March Madness to New Rochelle High School .
  26. [Edson Buddle]
  27. New York State, Sharing Successful Programs, 2006-7, page 72
  28. http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3620490&ID=362049001896 National Center for Educational Statistics

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