For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,026 students in Ithaca, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Ithaca, NY are Ithaca Senior High School, New Roots Charter School and Lehman Alternative Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ithaca, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Ithaca have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Ithaca, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to 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 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ithaca, NY (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.
New Roots Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #33.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
555 Warren Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-1551
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-1551
Grades: 1-12
| 293 students
Ithaca, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Group Homes Of Tompkins County (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
225 S Fulton St
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ithaca, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Ithaca, NY include Ithaca Senior High School, New Roots Charter School and Lehman Alternative Community School.
How many public high schools are located in Ithaca?
4 public high schools are located in Ithaca.
What is the racial composition of students in Ithaca?
Ithaca public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Ithaca are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ithaca include: New Roots Charter School vs. Lehman Alternative Community School, Lehman Alternative Community School vs. Ithaca Senior High School, New Roots Charter School vs. Ithaca Senior High School
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