Ithaca City School District

The Ithaca City School District in New York serves 12 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The schools in this district vary in size, student demographics, academic performance, and other key metrics, with some standout schools that excel in certain areas.

At the top of the district are Ithaca Senior High School, which ranked 177th out of 1,228 New York high schools in 2022-2023 and has a 4-star rating, and Northeast School, an elementary school that ranked 229th out of 2,439 New York elementary schools and received a 5-star rating. These schools stand out for their strong academic performance, with 75-89% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. The district's two middle schools, Boynton Middle School and Dewitt Middle School, also perform well, ranking 529th and 470th out of 1,500 New York middle schools respectively.

However, the Ithaca City School District also has some lower-performing schools, such as Enfield School and Beverly J. Martin Elementary School, which have significantly lower academic proficiency rates. These disparities suggest the need to address the factors contributing to the performance gaps between schools. Additionally, several schools in the district, including Lehman Alternative Community School and Ithaca Senior High School, have high chronic absenteeism rates, which can negatively impact student learning and outcomes.