Ithaca Senior High School

Ithaca Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1401 N Cayuga St,  Ithaca, NY
Ithaca City School District
3.6
3.0
1,254 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Jason Trumble
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
96%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

Niche grades and rankings are calculated using dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews. Niche data scientists and user researchers rigorously analyze data and user opinions to assess the key aspects of K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Places to Live. Every month, millions of students and families use the Niche grades and report cards to find the right school or neighborhood.

Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
96%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
107
Full Time Teachers
107
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
680
Verbal
680
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
89.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
259:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.1%
White
60.6%
Two or more races
12.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.5%
Hispanic
8.1%
Black
7.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Interested in learning more about homes nearby? Reach out to Pamela Au, an experienced agent in this school's attendance zone.

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Cornell University 300 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 162 Students
Ithaca College 123 Students
Boston University 118 Students
New York University 112 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 112 Students
Syracuse University 109 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 84 Students
Stony Brook University 82 Students
Columbia University 79 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 129 Students
Business 115 Students
Biology 95 Students
Environmental Science 57 Students
Computer Science 56 Students
Political Science and Government 49 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
History 41 Students
Nursing 37 Students
English 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 207 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/7/2024
I moved to Ithaca, NY for high school and it was probably one of the best choices I've made in my life. The academics are great, and there's a ton of AP classes you can take. The art and music programs are great, especially the bands. We kind of suck at sports but that doesn't really matter that much. There's also someone you can talk to, so if you go here don't be afraid to reach out. The admin make bad decisions occasionally but they're usually ok. IHS is a great school to go to.
4.0 Senior
6/4/2024
The best part of my experience is Casino Night. The event was well done with the help of the staff and teachers. It was memorable for me. The worst part of my experience is the gender-neutral bathrooms are so dirty. Mostly the boys fault, their pee spread everywhere. I have to wipe the place where I have to sit down and put layers underneath so it's cleaner, and I don't get diseases. I hope men in the future could aim better and be a little "thinkful" about the next person that will use the toilet.
4.0 Junior
3/12/2024
The school is too small for the amount of students, but overall it's a good school, especially if you are determined yourself. A lot depends on your own independent work.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
2.0 student
3/1/2025
Terrible culture at this school. Not only do the administrators not care about the students, but the student activities director prevents activities. There is 1-2 dances a year depending on grade, and almost no other events. The counselors provide very limited support to most students and it is very...
1.0 student
12/12/2024
I do believe they never really help students if the students don't ask. And maybe that student is uncomfortable speaking in a classroom. They aren't very good at noticing when something is wrong.
4.0 parent
8/11/2021
A good school with great teachers, a kind of toxic atmosphere, and equity problems. A lot of people are very focused on APs and there’s a culture of toxic academic betterness that is barely ever addressed as it should be. The lack of opportunities for students of color and lower income students are...
5.0 student
7/4/2021
Teachers are extremely nice and helpful, the staff and the students are encouraged to help another. I love studying here.

Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone

See All Agents

Map

Attendance Zone

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Additional Schools in the Area

Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools

Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.