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
1,362 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Jason Trumble
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
96%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
92%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
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
1350
Math
680
Verbal
680
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
31
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
24
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
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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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%

School Rankings

#87 Best HS For Stem in New York
Source: Niche

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 309 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 179 Students
Ithaca College 129 Students
Boston University 126 Students
New York University 125 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 121 Students
Syracuse University 112 Students
Stony Brook University 88 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 87 Students
Columbia University 82 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 139 Students
Business 124 Students
Biology 98 Students
Environmental Science 62 Students
Computer Science 55 Students
Political Science and Government 50 Students
Economics 43 Students
History 40 Students
Nursing 39 Students
Chemistry 39 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 213 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
3/29/2025
Great art culture but could work on the science and math courses and help. I think starting from sophomore year is when the admin should talk about college some people are anxious.
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 Alum
7/31/2024
I went here all four years of high school. It's an okay school overall. Academics aren't bad, lots of different classes and electives to choose from, although it can be hard to fit them in your schedule. The music programs are amazing though. Best part of school for sure. Administration could be a lot better. There are some really great teachers here, however, a few who are not.
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.

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Ithaca Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ithaca, NY and is served by the Ithaca City School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,362 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 96% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. Ithaca Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1350 and an ACT score of 31. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lehman Alternative Community School, Tompkins Seneca Tioga Boces, Cascadilla School, and more. Learn more about what Ithaca has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ithaca Senior High School.

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