#2 Best School Districts in Tompkins County
Ithaca City School District
Senior: I would rate IHS a 4 with its academic excellence beyond any surrounding district. It offers a portfolio of many academic opportunities such as world languages, college level classes, dual-enrollment, and department help rooms. In addition to its academic excellence, IHS provides a surplus of extracurricular activities ranging from clubs, sports, and work partnerships with local teen employers. It emphasizes diversity. Not just in appearance but rather knowledge. Different opinions are encouraged and disagreement is praised. The only thing stopping me from giving this school a 5 star is its inability to be fully transparent with students before taking any significant action. For example, during the academic school year of 2022-2023, IHS pursued a reconstruction of its bathrooms to a new gender fluid bathrooms. Students saw the construction and were left with days of confusion. After its completion, students didn't like the idea and felt uncomfortable.... Read 28 reviews
grade B+
Overall Niche GradeTotal schools 12
Students 4,990
#2 Best School Districts in Tompkins County.
Ithaca City School District
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ITHACA, NY,
28 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I would rate IHS a 4 with its academic excellence beyond any surrounding district. It offers a portfolio of many academic opportunities such as world languages, college level classes,....
Read 28 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Total Schools: 12,
Students: 4,990,