Rochester Public Schools ISD #535
Education Administration ProgramsMinnesota, United States1001-5000 Employees
Rochester Public Schools ISD #535 is a Minnesota-based education administration district serving more than 17,000 students from pre-K through 12 across more than 30 facilities, including 16 elementary schools, four middle schools, and three high schools, plus districtwide alternative programs. The district employs between 1,001 and 5,000 staff and is headquartered at 615 Southwest 7th Street in Rochester, Minnesota. Its stated mission aims to prepare students with knowledge, independence, and resilience to pursue a fulfilling path, and recent initiatives include expanding Indigenous language and culture through curricular programs. Recent initiatives include partnerships with local organizations and transit providers to reduce barriers for students, such as offering free bus rides to high school students and launching the Indigenizing Pedagogies & Dakota Cohort following the Indigenous Language and Culture course. The district has received recognition and funding, including an ESP of the Year award and a $1.9 million federal grant to address student mental health, and it participates in community STEM events.