For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,985 students in 14850, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in 14850, NY are Ithaca Senior High School and Lehman Alternative Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 14850 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 14850, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 14850 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ithaca Senior High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14850, NY Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ithaca Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1401 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2145
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2145
Gr: 9-12 | 1,411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Lehman Alternative Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Chestnut St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2183
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2183
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces
Special Education School
555 Warren Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-1551
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-1551
Gr: K-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 14850, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in 14850, NY include Ithaca Senior High School and Lehman Alternative Community School.
How many public high schools are located in 14850?
3 public high schools are located in 14850.
What is the racial composition of students in 14850?
14850 public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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