Lehman Alternative Community School vs New Roots Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lehman Alternative Community School
Ithaca · Public high · Grades 6–12
265 students
New Roots Charter School
Ithaca · Charter high · Grades 9–12
98 students
| Measure | Lehman Alternative Community School Ithaca, New York | New Roots Charter School Ithaca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #893 of 1,079 | #548 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #5626 of 16,910 | #2567 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 265 | 98 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 98 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 90% |
| city | Ithaca | Ithaca |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Roots Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 60.7).
- •New Roots Charter School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 32%).
- •New Roots Charter School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Lehman Alternative Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 57.1%).
- •New Roots Charter School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 9.1).
- •Lehman Alternative Community School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 98.
- •Lehman Alternative Community School is a public school while New Roots Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lehman Alternative Community School better than New Roots Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), New Roots Charter School ranks higher (73.1 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 Lehman Alternative Community School and New Roots Charter School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ithaca and Ithaca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lehman Alternative Community School: 265. New Roots Charter School: 98. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lehman Alternative Community School and New Roots Charter School rank in New York?
Lehman Alternative Community School is 893rd of 1,079 and New Roots Charter School is 548th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).