The Charles Finney School

2070 Five Mile Line Road, Penfield, NY, 14526-0145 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

The Charles Finney School strive to achieve excellence. Our job as a school is not only to provide solid academics but also combine spiritual guidance to prepare our students for the “real world”. Above all, the life of a Finney student is to be both spiritually and academically progressive. The life of all Finney students is impacted through academics, faculty, peers, extracurricular activities, and spiritual atmosphere. In essence we are not just here to learn, we are here to grow - educating the soul. ...

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School Overview:

 
The Charles Finney School
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1992
County Monroe County, NY
Student Body
Total Students 274 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color 38% 22%
Students by Grade
Kind - 15 students
Grade 1 - 9 students
Grade 2 - 14 students
Grade 3 - 10 students
Grade 4 - 14 students
Grade 5 - 11 students
Grade 6 - 7 students
Grade 7 - 34 students
Grade 8 - 14 students
Grade 9 - 22 students
Grade 10 - 47 students
Grade 11 - 34 students
Grade 12 - 43 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 31 teachers
Number of AP Courses 7
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
This School
(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 181 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition varies by grade level. Financial aid, multiple child discounts and academic scholarships are available.
Acceptance Rate 85%
Head of School Michael VanLeeuwen
Admissions Director Dorothy Ross
Sport
Total Sports Offered 10
 
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
FootballGolf
SoccerSoftball
Track and FieldVolley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 8
 
Extracurriculars
C.A.T.C.H. Student MentoringDrama/Musical Theater
F.I.R.S.T. Robotics TeamFinney Ambassadors
NYS Bar Association Mock TrialS.A.T. Prep
Student GovernmentYearbook

School Notes:

  • The Charles Finney School strive to achieve excellence. Our job as a school is not only to provide solid academics but also combine spiritual guidance to prepare our students for the “real world”. Above all, the life of a Finney student is to be both spiritually and academically progressive. The life of all Finney students is impacted through academics, faculty, peers, extracurricular activities, and spiritual atmosphere. In essence we are not just here to learn, we are here to grow - educating the soul.
  • Profile last updated: 07/10/2009

In the News:

  • Penfield Bulletin Board (Penfield Post)
    posted on October 28, 2009 at 06:31:52 pm
    Event happenings in and around the Penfield area this week.
  • Penfield Police Beats (Penfield Post)
    posted on September 9, 2009 at 11:31:22 am
    Police calls & reports in Penfield, N.Y.
  • Henrietta crash kills one (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
    posted on July 7, 2009 at 07:12:59 am
    A former Finney School football star known as a loyal friend who put others' needs before his own, died in a three-vehicle crash in Henrietta.
  • Local choir teacher talks about his solo project (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
    posted on June 15, 2009 at 07:15:12 am
    The Watertown, Jefferson County, native teaches choir at The Charles Finney School in Penfield, is lead guitarist and vocalist for local band Orchard Drive and he also leads the young adult ministry at The Father's House in Chili. In his spare time, Cronk teaches private guitar lessons and DJs at special events.
  • What I'm Into: NateCronk (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
    posted on June 12, 2009 at 07:15:24 am
    What do you get when you cross a middle school choir teacher with a Christian rocker and one-time Cracker Barrel server? Nate Cronk. The Watertown, Jefferson County, native teaches choir at The Charles Finney School in Penfield, is lead guitarist and vocalist for local band Orchard Drive and, when he was a student at Roberts Wesleyan, waited tables at Cracker Barrel. He also leads the young ...

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (14526)
School Zip (14526)
(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate) 19,789 people 18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 61% 32%
Population Average Age 40 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.6 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $66,982 $44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.8 rooms 4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 35 years old 58 years old
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