Serving 105 students in grades 9-12, Ithaca High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ithaca High's attendance zone covers the entire Richland Center school district, encompassing approximately 88.2 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 9.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ithaca High School's student population of 105 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
105 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ithaca High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ithaca High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1487 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Home of the Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ithaca High School's ranking?
Ithaca High School is ranked #1487 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ithaca High School?
The graduation rate of Ithaca High School is 90%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Ithaca High School?
105 students attend Ithaca High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ithaca High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ithaca High School?
Ithaca High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ithaca High School offer ?
Ithaca High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ithaca High School part of?
Ithaca High School is part of Ithaca School District.
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