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Ithaca City School District

Ithaca Senior High School

#1 in Best Public High Schools in Tompkins County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Ithaca, NY
  • 196 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A-
  6. Health & Safety
    B+
  7. Administration
    B
  8. Sports
    B
  9. Food
    B
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B
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Ithaca Senior High School is a top rated, public school located in Ithaca, NY. It has 1,349 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 99% of students are at least proficient in math and 99% in reading.
About Ithaca Senior High School...
School District
Ithaca City School District
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Address
1401 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14850
Telephone
(607) 274-2145
Website
ithacacityschools.org

Ithaca Senior High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
99%
Percent Proficient - Math
99%
Average Graduation Rate
96%
Average SAT
1330
249 responses
Average ACT
30
82 responses
AP Enrollment
36%
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Living in the Area
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C-
  2. Good for Families
    A
  3. Housing
    C-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$30,291
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,029
National
$949
Median Home Value
$219,100
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
75%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.12 responses
Poll
58%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.12 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 36 responses
Report
  • Senior casino night
    31%
  • Winter Formal
    17%
  • Homecoming week
    14%
  • The Cabaret
    11%
  • The Musical
    11%
  • Annual Handball tournament
    8%
  • Pep rallies
    3%

Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,349
Free or Reduced Lunch
30%
76%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.17 responses
82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.17 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.17 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$63,612
Teachers in First/Second Year
14.7%
64%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.28 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.28 responses
64%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.28 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$21,674/ year
National
$12,239
95%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.21 responses
43%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.21 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.21 responses
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Ithaca Senior High School Reviews

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It was an overall very encouraging education. Most of the teachers are very well qualified, the student body is extremely diverse, and there will always be a member of the staff (counselor, teacher, etc) that will able to help you. The food quality has been improving, and overall the whole school district is only trying to better itself. I made unforgettable friends and really enjoyed my time at IHS!
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I had a great four years at Ithaca. The teachers are dedicated, and I learned about more than just math and science from them. The amount of extra circulars is vast, and Ithaca has excellent opportunities within the community. The one area the school could improve is college preparedness for its seniors. The year I graduated, I had no idea what I was doing. There were no college fairs, and I was left to do everything by myself, which was stressful.
Our school is a very diverse in multiple ways wether it be race, wealth, sexualities, or anything else their is always someone who you can relate too . Our school has positives but it also has negatives for example our school is fairly dirty and disgusting and although there are a lot of kids who respect their environment there are a lot who don't and make messes. Most of our teaching staff is great but some of the staff in my opinion have the wrong morals to be working at the school and they put money in the wrong places for example instead of repairing the bathrooms they buy brand new chromebooks for kids who have chromebooks that work perfectly fine.