Ithaca Senior High School

Ithaca Senior High School serves 1,362 students in grades 9-12 in the heart of Ithaca, New York. With 107 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. As a regular public high school, Ithaca Senior High currently ranks in the 34th percentile among New York state high schools, indicating significant room for academic growth.

The school is working to better serve its diverse student body and help students reach their full potential. The school draws from a unique community where 70% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting the strong educational values of this college town. However, the area also faces economic diversity, with a poverty rate of 20.4%, meaning the school serves students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds.

The median household income of $64,911 and median home value of $320,600 reflect a community with both academic resources and economic challenges. Located on North Cayuga Street in this small city of over 65,000 residents, Ithaca Senior High sits in a vibrant university community that offers students access to cultural and educational opportunities beyond the traditional high school experience.