Excellent
#329 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 7% in state
Ithaca Senior High School
High School · Ithaca City School District · Ithaca, NY
An Ithaca City School District high school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1401 N CAYUGA ST, Ithaca, NY 14850
- Math 95% proficient (2021)
- Reading 95% proficient (2021)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ithaca Senior High School score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 95% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ithaca Senior 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,421/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ithaca), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,689
Median home value
$334,800
Median rent
$1,446/mo
College educated
71.8%
Homeownership
44.2%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14850; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Roots Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Cascadilla SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 1.2 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Lehman Alternative Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 271 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ithaca City School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $28,477NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ithaca Senior High School is listed in ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ithaca Senior High School
Ithaca Senior High School is a public high school in Ithaca, NY, part of Ithaca City School District, serving approximately 1,362 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #329 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ithaca Senior High School
What grades does Ithaca Senior High School serve?
Ithaca Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ithaca Senior High School?
Ithaca Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ithaca Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ithaca Senior High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ithaca Senior High School rank in NY?
Ithaca Senior High School ranks #329 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ithaca Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ithaca Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ithaca Senior High School has 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Ithaca Senior High School a charter school?
No, Ithaca Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ithaca Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Ithaca Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ithaca Senior High School?
28.0% of students at Ithaca Senior 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Tompkins County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (607) 274-2145
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 14850)
- 66,495
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 28.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 14850; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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