Cayuga Heights Elementary School vs Ithaca Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cayuga Heights Elementary School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
Ithaca Senior High School
Ithaca · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,411 students
| Measure | Cayuga Heights Elementary School Ithaca, New York | Ithaca Senior High School Ithaca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1037 of 2,536 | #199 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #18031 of 50,301 | #311 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 270 | 1,411 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 1,411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 97% |
| city | Ithaca | Ithaca |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ithaca Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 60.2).
- •Ithaca Senior High School does better on math proficiency (97% vs 47%).
- •Ithaca Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 42%).
- •Ithaca Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 27.8%).
- •Cayuga Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.8).
- •Ithaca Senior High School is the larger school with 1,411 students compared with 270.
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 Cayuga Heights Elementary School better than Ithaca Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ithaca Senior High School ranks higher (88.9 vs 60.2 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 Cayuga Heights Elementary School and Ithaca Senior High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ithaca and Ithaca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cayuga Heights Elementary School: 270. Ithaca Senior High School: 1,411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cayuga Heights Elementary School and Ithaca Senior High School rank in New York?
Cayuga Heights Elementary School is 1037th of 2,536 and Ithaca Senior High School is 199th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).