Groton Junior/senior High School vs. Ithaca Senior High School
Should you attend Groton Junior/senior High School or Ithaca Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Groton Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Ithaca Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 402 students in grades 6-12, Groton Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,341 students in grades 9-12, Ithaca Senior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
402 students
1,341 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
107 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1516 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#51 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
96%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
90-94%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
95%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
69
-
Grade 7 Students
46
-
Grade 8 Students
66
-
Grade 9 Students
59
384
Grade 10 Students
53
353
Grade 11 Students
60
286
Grade 12 Students
49
306
Ungraded Students
-
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
94%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
12%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
