Ithaca Senior High School
- Public
- ITHACA, NY
Public School
Ithaca Senior High School Reviews
Rating 3.59 out of 5 233 reviews
Ithaca High School is overall a decent high school. It has a particular focus on encouraging academic success and diversity for all students-the superintendent of the district says that the school is meant to "foster a culture of love and learning"-by trying to be inclusive for all groups of people. That being said, I have found there to be a general lack of planning and organizational skills surrounding the school, whether it is for big events or just the day to day schedule. Also, despite the school trying to be supportive around mental health, the high standards of doing well academically often cause anxiety and stress for many.
It is a fairly large school located in a rural area near Cornell. Its proximity to a great school comes with many benefits including programs. Also, the school has great teachers and an especially great music department. The students are diverse given its surroundings and nature is beautiful. There are several APs and Honors programs, and it snows a lot.
Overall it’s been pretty good, the music program is fantastic and IHS offers a lot of academic opportunities for those that seek them out. Generally the teachers are pretty good, though very underpaid, whereas administration is a little useless, and overpaid. Construction takes a while to complete, but on the whole a good school.
It’s a great school, with many opportunities cornering academics. It’s made up of very diverse teachers and students.
One of the better high schools I have attended. It has a large selection of classes and a well-funded tech section. The history teachers invest a lot of effort in educating about the indigenous peoples, and the classes have a less Eurocentric view. However, the administration (not the teachers) does not listen to students' concerns. Also, the school has no sexual assault/harassment policy. If you are harassed or assaulted in any way the most the school will do is comply with the police if you press charges, but they will not move you out of the class.
I loved my experience at Ithaca High School. I transferred from a smaller high school nearby my sophomore year, and I was extremely scared to make the switch. However, I found the environment to be extremely welcoming and comfortable. I found my teachers to all be very experienced and accessible, and my classes prepared me well for my first year of college.
Ithaca High School does a good job with preparing students for college. The administration is unhelpful in almost every way, but the teachers are very supportive.
During my 1 1/2 year at Ithaca high school, I observed that Ithaca offers many courses for students to take, and gives students the opportunity to participate in sports. I wish I could change the way the schedule works. I feel like the school schedule is not great for someone who wishes to take music because it does not align with their schedule. Also, there might not be space for you to take both. arts and music. I also feel like Ithaca should upgrade the bathrooms and classrooms.
The bathrooms are always locked, and the kids are always vaping in the open ones. The curriculum and teachers need to be more diverse. I have met a few good people.
I just moved here last year for before my junior year of high school. I had met a lot of people and fit in pretty quickly. The people there are so kind but the admin kind of ignores student needs
IHS is an amazing school with a lot of potential and big plans to create an even better space for students. However, there is always room for improvement, and the main focus is the communication. Communication issues, including misinformation, runs rampant through the school, from administrators to faculty, and faculty to students, it becomes a vicious cycle that seemingly has no hope for an end. Though, even through these challenges, the faculty is determined to foster a safer, more equitable and inclusive environment which makes all the downsides much better.
Ithaca High school is a great school that offers a wide variety of classes including but not limited to, fashion illustration and design, an English baseball class, and marine biology. You can tell that the teachers really like what they do based on the assignments that they create and they are always available after school for extra help. I think it's also notable to mention how many clubs we have. We have over 300 clubs that range from Chess Club to Fashion Club, to Knitting Club! There is bound to be a club that interests you.
On top of that, we have a great campus, we have plenty of open fields where students practice and play games for their designated sport. Not only are students exposed to countless clubs, classes, and sports, there are also teachers whose job is to help you succeed and get into college or whatever you plan for the future. They have helped me know what I want to do and know where I want to go to college. This high school is like high schools you see in movies.
On top of that, we have a great campus, we have plenty of open fields where students practice and play games for their designated sport. Not only are students exposed to countless clubs, classes, and sports, there are also teachers whose job is to help you succeed and get into college or whatever you plan for the future. They have helped me know what I want to do and know where I want to go to college. This high school is like high schools you see in movies.
Ithaca High School is considered one of the best public schools in the area. The value of education is very high and the teachers are very caring. The expectations were high but that is what allowed so many students to excel and attend Ivy League schools.
bad school dont go here. Worst teachers, and not so great school, and please please dont go here. EVER
I feel really fortunate to have attended IHS. I know that I was provided with a good education and it has given me a good starting point. Of course it isn't perfect, but it is a good school and teachers do care.
I think that there were teachers who cared about the students and the overall setting was very supportive and motivational because everybody wants to perform well.
The administration is awful. Period. They don't tell you anything, there are way to many of them, and they cannot so their jobs; totally incompetent. Other than the crappy administration though and the non-inclusive culture, it is pretty good school. The school claims to be "inclusive" until you mutter one word not in line with the democratic party agenda.