Ithaca High School is a public high school in Ithaca, New York, USA. It is part of the Ithaca City School District, and has an enrollment of approximately 1,675. The school is located at 1401 North Cayuga Street in the north end of Ithaca, near Stewart Park, Cayuga Lake, and Ithaca Falls.
Serving 1,362 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 95% (Top 20%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ithaca Senior High School's student population of 1,362 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Year Founded
1875
School Rankings
Ithaca Senior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ithaca Senior High School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#51 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)75-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
61%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)92%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bear (nickname- The Little Red)
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ithaca Senior High School's ranking?
Ithaca Senior High School is ranked #51 out of 4,377 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, Dryden High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ithaca Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Ithaca Senior High School is 92%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ithaca Senior High School?
1,362 students attend Ithaca Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ithaca Senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ithaca Senior High School?
Ithaca Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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