District

Ithaca City School District

NYIthaca, New YorkTompkins County

Contact & Location

400 Lake Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2101

Enrollment & Schools

12
Total Schools
4,987
Total Enrollment
PK-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Elementary
Schools
8
Elementary Schools
Middle
Schools
2
Middle Schools
High
Schools
2
High Schools

Rating Distribution

217%
Below Average
325%
Average
758%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
12
Charter
0
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
8
Middle
2
High
2

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

White
61%
Two or More Races
11%
Hispanic / Latino
10%
Asian
10%
Black / African American
7%

Gender Distribution

53%Male
47%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

38%Students Eligible

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

6.7
out of 10
Average ACT Score
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
90%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
21%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
17% (2)
Average
25% (3)
Above Average
58% (7)

Ithaca City School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 1mo ago

District sued over race groups

Alleged incident in Ithaca City School District · New York

A civil rights complaint was filed against a school district. The complaint alleges the district hosted student groups based on race. This action is claimed to violate civil rights.

Occurred on March 14, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 1mo ago

Ithaca Schools Race Summit Challenged

Alleged incident in Ithaca City School District · New York

A legal organization challenged a school district's 'Students of Color' summit, alleging it promotes racial discrimination. The group contends that the program, part of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, requires desegregation. This action is part of broader efforts against race-based programs in education.

Occurred on May 28, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 1mo ago

District teaches gender identity

Alleged incident in Ithaca City School District · New York

A school district implemented curriculum units for elementary and middle school students focusing on gender identity and the social construct of gender. These units encourage students to question traditional gender roles and promote the normalization of pronoun usage. The curriculum also includes lessons on skin tone and racial stereotypes.

Occurred on March 6, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 12 schools in Ithaca City School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026