Ithaca Senior High School

1401 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,254 students in grades 9-12, Ithaca Senior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 95% (Top 10%)
  • : 95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ithaca Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Ithaca Senior High School's student population of 1,254 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,254 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
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School Rankings

Ithaca Senior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ithaca Senior High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#136 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
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95%
55%
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95%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
10%
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Hispanic
7%
29%
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Black
7%
16%
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White
62%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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93%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ithaca Senior High School's ranking?
Ithaca Senior High School is ranked #136 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ithaca Senior High School often compared to?
Ithaca Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lansing High School, Lehman Alternative Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ithaca Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Ithaca Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ithaca Senior High School?
1,254 students attend Ithaca Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ithaca Senior High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ithaca Senior High School?
Ithaca Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ithaca Senior High School offer ?
Ithaca Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ithaca Senior High School part of?
Ithaca Senior High School is part of Ithaca City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 93% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 95% (Top 10%)
  • : 95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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