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#1451 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 45% in state
Ithaca High School
High School · Ithaca Public Schools · Ithaca, MI
A high school in Ithaca, MI where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
710 NORTH UNION ST, Ithaca, MI 48847
- Math 35% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 52% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ithaca High School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 43% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ithaca High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average456/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,967
Median home value
$164,400
Median rent
$819/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48847; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ithaca Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,321NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ithaca High School is listed in Ithaca Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ithaca High School
Ithaca High School is a public high school in Ithaca, MI, part of Ithaca Public Schools, serving approximately 454 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,451 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ithaca High School
What grades does Ithaca High School serve?
Ithaca High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Ithaca High School?
Ithaca High School has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ithaca High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ithaca High School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ithaca High School rank in MI?
Ithaca High School ranks #1,451 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ithaca High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ithaca High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ithaca High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ithaca High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ithaca High School a charter school?
No, Ithaca High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ithaca High School a Title I school?
No, Ithaca High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ithaca High School?
35.2% of students at Ithaca High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Gratiot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (989) 875-3373
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48847)
- 5,773
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48847; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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