Ithaca City School District

The Ithaca City School District in New York consists of 12 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population and has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with some standout institutions like Ithaca Senior High School and Northeast School.

Ithaca Senior High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in New York, with strong test scores and a relatively low dropout rate. Northeast School, an elementary school, is also a top performer, ranking in the top 327 out of 2,445 elementary schools in New York. Meanwhile, Boynton Middle School and Dewitt Middle School also perform well, ranking in the top 563 and 472 out of 1,504 middle schools in New York, respectively.

However, the data also highlights areas for improvement within the district. There is a significant performance gap between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing schools, such as Beverly J Martin Elementary School and Enfield School. Additionally, the district faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, particularly at the high school level, and there are disparities in resource allocation, with a wide range in spending per student across the schools.