Ithaca Senior High School vs Lehman Alternative Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ithaca Senior High School
Ithaca · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,411 students
Lehman Alternative Community School
Ithaca · Public high · Grades 6–12
265 students
| Measure | Ithaca Senior High School Ithaca, New York | Lehman Alternative Community School Ithaca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 1,079 | #893 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #311 of 16,910 | #5626 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,411 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 1,411 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 32% |
| 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 60.7).
- •Ithaca Senior High School does better on math proficiency (97% vs 32%).
- •Ithaca Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 62%).
- •Ithaca Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 37.4%).
- •Lehman Alternative Community School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.8).
- •Ithaca Senior High School is the larger school with 1,411 students compared with 265.
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 Senior High School better than Lehman Alternative Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Ithaca Senior High School ranks higher (88.9 vs 60.7 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 Senior High School and Lehman Alternative Community School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Ithaca and Ithaca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ithaca Senior High School: 1,411. Lehman Alternative Community School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ithaca Senior High School and Lehman Alternative Community School rank in New York?
Ithaca Senior High School is 199th of 1,079 and Lehman Alternative Community School is 893rd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).