ITHACA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.ithacacityschools.org

1,411 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ithaca Senior High School, located in Ithaca, New York, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Ithaca City School District. Situated in a vibrant college town—home to Cornell University and Ithaca College—the school reflects the academic and progressive atmosphere of the surrounding community. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust arts programs, and numerous extracurricular activities, aiming to prepare a diverse student body for post-secondary success.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on social responsibility, inclusivity, and academic excellence. By leveraging its proximity to major higher education institutions, Ithaca Senior High often provides students with unique enrichment opportunities and a rigorous learning environment. The school’s dedication to fostering a supportive culture, combined with its commitment to equity and innovation, makes it a central pillar of the local community and an important educational hub in the Finger Lakes region.

1,411

Total Students

102.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ITHACA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	868
Hispanic	136
Black	97
Asian	142
Two or More	155
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
868 (61.9%)
Two or More
155 (11.1%)
Asian
142 (10.1%)
Hispanic
136 (9.7%)
Black
97 (6.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)274-2145
Website:	http://www.ithacacityschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	102.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	358
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 356

Grade 10 328

Grade 11 378

Grade 12 338

Ungraded 11