New Roots Charter School vs. Ithaca Senior High School
Should I attend New Roots Charter School or Ithaca Senior High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
New Roots Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
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
Overview
Serving 127 students in grades 9-12, New Roots Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
127 students
1,254 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
103 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#782 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#136 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
95%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
95%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
26
356
Grade 10 Students
27
272
Grade 11 Students
22
291
Grade 12 Students
52
323
Ungraded Students
-
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
11%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
79%
62%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
13%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
44%
3%