Top Rankings
Ithaca City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,627 students in Ithaca City School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in New York.
Public High Schools in Ithaca City School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Public High School in Ithaca City School District have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ithaca Senior High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,459 Schools
# Students
4,969 Students
945,408 Students
# Teachers
520 Teachers
85,258 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Ithaca City School District, which is ranked #296 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#301 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
78%
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
# American Indian Students
16 Students
6,587 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
448 Students
85,962 Students
% Asian Students
9%
9%
# Hispanic Students
432 Students
269,196 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
28%
# Black Students
346 Students
166,701 Students
% Black Students
7%
18%
# White Students
3,125 Students
381,060 Students
% White Students
63%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,408 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
586 Students
33,377 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
123
1,755
# Students in K Grade:
354
7,664
# Students in 1st Grade:
355
8,193
# Students in 2nd Grade:
351
7,899
# Students in 3rd Grade:
382
7,634
# Students in 4th Grade:
368
7,552
# Students in 5th Grade:
403
8,191
# Students in 6th Grade:
386
21,246
# Students in 7th Grade:
358
32,505
# Students in 8th Grade:
377
35,727
# Students in 9th Grade:
426
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
390
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
320
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
350
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
26
26,844
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,657 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,096 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$137 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$145 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,657
$31,353
Spending / Student
$29,096
$32,230
Best Ithaca City School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ithaca Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1401 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2145
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2145
Grades: 9-12
| 1,341 students
Rank: #22.
Lehman Alternative Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Chestnut St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2183
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2183
Grades: 6-12
| 286 students
Recent Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
