Ithaca High School vs Kalkaska High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 166 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ithaca High School
Ithaca · Public high · Grades 7–12
442 students
Kalkaska High School
Kalkaska · Public high · Grades 9–12
439 students
| Measure | Ithaca High School Ithaca, Michigan | Kalkaska High School Kalkaska, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #240 of 591 | #317 of 591 |
| National rank | #7878 of 16,910 | #9686 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 442 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| city | Ithaca | Kalkaska |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ithaca High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 45.0).
- •Ithaca High School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Ithaca High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Ithaca High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 47.4%).
- •Kalkaska High School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 19.2).
- •Ithaca High School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 439.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ithaca High School better than Kalkaska High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ithaca High School ranks higher (51.9 vs 45.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ithaca High School and Kalkaska High School?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Ithaca and Kalkaska in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ithaca High School: 442. Kalkaska High School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ithaca High School and Kalkaska High School rank in Michigan?
Ithaca High School is 240th of 591 and Kalkaska High School is 317th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).