Ithaca City School District

The Ithaca City School District is located in Ithaca, NY and includes 12 schools that serve 5,528 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Ithaca City School District spends $15,238 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 64% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Ithaca City School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Ithaca City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Ithaca City School District, 19% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Ithaca City School District serves 8% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.