Ithaca High School

Summary:

Ithaca High School is a public high school in Ithaca, Michigan, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 467. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, high graduation rates, and effective support for a diverse student population, including a significant proportion of low-socioeconomic status students.

Ithaca High School consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with higher proficiency rates in subjects like M-Step Science, M-Step Social Studies, and SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. The school also maintains an impressive four-year graduation rate, ranging from 93% to 97.7% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Ithaca High School has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 2.2% to 5.8% over the past five years, which is lower than the state average. These academic achievements and student outcomes are particularly noteworthy given that the school serves a significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, with 44.11% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Merrill High School, Ithaca High School outperforms in academic metrics, graduation rates, and other key indicators. For example, Merrill High School has significantly lower proficiency rates in subjects like M-Step Science and SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, as well as a lower four-year graduation rate. Ithaca High School's consistent high performance, ranking in the top 25% of Michigan high schools and earning 4 or 5 stars from SchoolDigger, demonstrates a stable and effective educational environment that supports student success.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 710 N Union St
       Ithaca, MI  48847-1314


(989) 875-3373

District: Ithaca Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
108th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,570 Help


Feeder schools for Ithaca High School:

Elementary:    North Elementary School
    South Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  454

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.4%
Hispanic:
8.1%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ithaca High School ranks better than 79.5% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.97. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ithaca High School ranks better than 85.5% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ithaca High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.4%), Hispanic (8.1%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ithaca High School is 18.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ithaca High School is $13,570.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ithaca High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ithaca High School 184th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Ithaca High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Ithaca High School 108th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Ithaca High School in the ranking list.)

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Ithaca Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ithaca Public Schools 126th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ithaca High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ithaca High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.84 247th 806 69.4%
2007 76.43 170th 823 79.3%
2008 71.60 244th 839 70.9%
2009 78.54 135th 847 84.1%
2010 71.09 268th 851 68.5%
2011 57.02 474th 858 44.8%
2012 63.98 299th 900 66.8%
2013 69.00 239th 919 74.0%
2014 60.48 355th 921 61.5%
2015 70.44 219th 919 76.2%
2016 68.40 239th 894 73.3%
2017 57.82 293rd 821 64.3%
2018 51.98 417th 838 50.2%
2019 41.78 442nd 792 44.2%
2021 47.49 307th 675 54.5%
2022 50.87 334th 776 57.0%
2023 66.69 231st 883 73.8%
2024 72.97 184th 897 79.5%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Ithaca High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.90 6th 201 97.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ithaca High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.43 284th 815 65.2%
2019 40.48 409th 672 39.1%
2022 49.84 317th 691 54.1%
2023 62.75 226th 825 72.6%
2024 75.84 107th 836 87.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ithaca High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.23 420th 794 47.1%
2019 34.01 436th 658 33.7%
2021 43.50 260th 521 50.1%
2022 33.76 440th 657 33.0%
2023 54.56 285th 770 63.0%
2024 71.21 154th 771 80.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ithaca High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.68 352nd 797 55.8%
2019 42.94 344th 639 46.2%
2021 43.78 269th 540 50.2%
2022 56.49 245th 658 62.8%
2023 66.99 190th 776 75.5%
2024 67.63 195th 786 75.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Ithaca High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.96 386th 678 43.1%
2019 31.89 431st 624 30.9%
2021 43.58 297th 577 48.5%
2022 42.03 344th 638 46.1%
2023 60.27 232nd 688 66.3%
2024 61.96 216th 701 69.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ithaca High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Ithaca High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.92 298th 705 57.7%
2007 71.79 228th 767 70.3%
2008 79.49 148th 750 80.3%
2009 83.84 99th 754 86.9%
2010 75.95 183rd 765 76.1%
2011 78.88 158th 784 79.8%
2012 66.51 263rd 773 66.0%
2013 76.98 155th 805 80.7%
2014 68.36 244th 799 69.5%
2015 83.99 111th 832 86.7%
2016 87.24 81st 852 90.5%
2017 65.75 244th 835 70.8%
2018 73.08 196th 824 76.2%
2019 82.57 103rd 666 84.5%
2021 70.71 116th 561 79.3%
2022 61.51 214th 531 59.7%
2023 80.11 118th 735 83.9%
2024 81.00 108th 743 85.5%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Ithaca High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.04 11th 315 96.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ithaca High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.45 68th 755 91.0%
2019 88.23 42nd 532 92.1%
2021 76.29 70th 417 83.2%
2023 84.08 55th 614 91.0%
2024 93.56 28th 654 95.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Ithaca High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.75 137th 710 80.7%
2019 91.56 36th 554 93.5%
2021 62.75 138th 462 70.1%
2022 42.20 279th 416 32.9%
2023 78.51 91st 611 85.1%
2024 78.85 101st 619 83.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Ithaca High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.39 258th 707 63.5%
2019 61.60 202nd 543 62.8%
2021 67.56 113th 472 76.1%
2022 68.76 139th 440 68.4%
2023 75.87 121st 611 80.2%
2024 76.55 121st 633 80.9%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Ithaca High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.21 83rd 201 58.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Ithaca High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.63 202nd 708 71.5%
2019 78.76 102nd 582 82.5%
2021 66.13 131st 516 74.6%
2022 54.47 220th 492 55.3%
2023 79.14 110th 647 83.0%
2024 78.60 103rd 638 83.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ithaca High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 705 1 3 33 2 n/a n/a -36 708
1989 711 3 1 32 0 n/a n/a -42 705
1990 685 2 3 30 0 n/a n/a -22 698
1991 717 3 3 23 1 n/a n/a 0 747
1992 696 3 3 25 1 n/a n/a 0 728
1993 656 3 3 33 2 n/a n/a 0 697
1994 644 3 3 33 2 n/a n/a 0 685
1995 743 3 3 36 7 n/a n/a 0 792
1996 743 3 3 36 7 n/a n/a 0 792
1997 688 0 3 29 3 n/a n/a 0 723
1998 701 1 4 27 3 n/a n/a 0 736
1999 680 0 1 25 2 n/a n/a 0 708
2000 692 0 3 27 9 n/a n/a 0 731
2001 659 0 5 25 9 n/a n/a 0 698
2002 632 2 2 29 4 n/a n/a 0 669
2003 632 2 2 29 4 n/a n/a 0 669
2004 621 1 5 27 7 n/a n/a 0 661
2005 653 1 5 30 6 n/a n/a 0 695
2006 646 1 5 29 6 n/a n/a 0 687
2007 645 2 0 25 4 n/a n/a 8 684
2008 628 4 n/a 27 3 n/a n/a 8 670
2009 607 5 0 32 3 n/a n/a 6 653
2010 582 6 0 36 4 n/a n/a 5 633
2011 588 10 2 32 7 0 4 0 643
2012 578 7 3 35 7 0 4 0 634
2013 562 7 1 38 7 0 2 0 617
2014 560 4 4 47 5 0 4 0 624
2015 554 2 2 46 6 0 6 0 616
2016 555 3 2 56 7 0 9 0 632
2017 538 2 3 57 4 0 10 0 614
2018 498 1 3 56 1 0 7 0 566
2019 449 1 2 54 0 1 7 0 514
2020 445 1 3 44 2 1 8 0 504
2021 434 1 1 49 2 1 10 0 498
2022 422 1 1 45 2 1 9 0 481
2023 412 1 0 42 1 1 10 0 467
2024 406 1 0 37 1 1 8 0 454

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ithaca High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 708 n/a n/a n/a
1989 705 n/a n/a 15
1990 698 45.0 15.5 15.3
1991 747 n/a n/a n/a
1992 728 n/a n/a 16.9
1993 697 n/a 0.0 25.4
1994 685 41.5 16.5 12.4
1995 792 44.0 18.0 15.7
1996 792 44.0 18.0 15.7
1997 723 45.0 16.1 20.5
1998 736 46.0 16.0 16.3
1999 708 43.0 16.5 13.3
2000 731 44.2 16.5 17
2001 698 41.6 16.8 19.2
2002 669 37.0 18.1 22.6
2003 669 37.0 18.1 22.6
2004 661 37.0 17.9 22.4
2005 695 36.4 19.1 27.9
2006 687 37.0 18.6 30.4
2007 684 37.0 18.5 31.4
2008 670 37.1 18.1 32.8
2009 653 37.0 17.6 34.8
2010 633 38.0 16.6 39.6
2011 643 36.5 17.6 38.3
2012 634 33.5 18.9 36.3
2013 617 32.6 18.9 36.5
2014 624 32.6 19.1 32.9
2015 616 30.0 20.5 33.1
2016 632 30.0 21.0 30.7
2017 614 30.2 20.2 36.8
2018 566 28.6 19.7 39.2
2019 514 28.2 18.1 36.4
2020 504 24.7 20.3 39.7
2021 498 23.5 21.1 39.6
2022 481 24.8 19.3 44.7
2023 467 24.0 19.4 44.1
2024 454 24.0 18.9 35.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ithaca High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 708 n/a n/a n/a
1989 705 n/a n/a 15
1990 698 45.0 15.5 15.3
1991 747 n/a n/a n/a
1992 728 n/a n/a 16.9
1993 697 n/a 0.0 25.4
1994 685 41.5 16.5 12.4
1995 792 44.0 18.0 15.7
1996 792 44.0 18.0 15.7
1997 723 45.0 16.1 20.5
1998 736 46.0 16.0 16.3
1999 708 43.0 16.5 13.3
2000 731 44.2 16.5 17
2001 698 41.6 16.8 19.2
2002 669 37.0 18.1 22.6
2003 669 37.0 18.1 22.6
2004 661 37.0 17.9 22.4
2005 695 36.4 19.1 27.9
2006 687 37.0 18.6 30.4
2007 684 37.0 18.5 31.4
2008 670 37.1 18.1 32.8
2009 653 37.0 17.6 34.8
2010 633 38.0 16.6 39.6
2011 643 36.5 17.6 38.3
2012 634 33.5 18.9 36.3
2013 617 32.6 18.9 36.5
2014 624 32.6 19.1 32.9
2015 616 30.0 20.5 33.1
2016 632 30.0 21.0 30.7
2017 614 30.2 20.2 36.8
2018 566 28.6 19.7 39.2
2019 514 28.2 18.1 36.4
2020 504 24.7 20.3 39.7
2021 498 23.5 21.1 39.6
2022 481 24.8 19.3 44.7
2023 467 24.0 19.4 44.1
2024 454 24.0 18.9 35.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ithaca High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $432 (4.7%) $8,689 (95.3%) $9,121
2020 $599 (6.5%) $8,599 (93.5%) $9,198
2021 $968 (9.6%) $9,110 (90.4%) $10,078
2022 $1,311 (11.2%) $10,352 (88.8%) $11,663
2023 $1,476 (10.9%) $12,094 (89.1%) $13,570

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ithaca High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 442nd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 231st of 883 Middle schools
 29.6%
Ranks 103rd of 666 High schoolsRanks 118th of 735 High schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca High School)35.532.6
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca Public Schools)35.532.6
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Ithaca High School)27.633.7
 6.1%
   7th Grade Math (Ithaca Public Schools)27.633.7
 6.1%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ithaca High School)30.130.1
   8th Grade Social Studies (Ithaca Public Schools)30.130.1
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca High School)57.575.9
 18.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca Public Schools)57.575.9
 18.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ithaca High School)32.947
 14.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ithaca Public Schools)32.947
 14.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Ithaca High School)6156.7
 4.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Ithaca Public Schools)6156.7
 4.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Ithaca High School)68.867.2
 1.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Ithaca Public Schools)68.867.2
 1.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Ithaca High School)49.431.1
 18.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Ithaca Public Schools)49.431.1
 18.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students514467
 9.1%
African American11
American Indian01
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic5442
 22.2%
Pacific Islander11
White449412
 8.2%
Two or More Races710
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.4%44.1%
 7.7%


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Ithaca High School ranks 108th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Ithaca High School are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Ithaca High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Elementary School
Elementary : South Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 454 students attended Ithaca High School.


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