C
Below Average
55/100

Lehman Alternative Community School

📚 06 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 111 CHESTNUT ST, Ithaca, NY 14850
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 62% · Math 32% proficient · 12th percentile in New York
Graduation
A
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
271
Students
enrolled
8.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$30K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%12/100reading 21st percentile, math 3rd percentile among New York high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%82/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Many New York high schools report 95% or more of students proficient, so comparisons among top schools here are less precise and we don’t estimate a “versus similar schools” figure. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+6 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−25 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+11 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%37%reading -21 pts, math -46 pts9th percentile (list)
Low-income45%30%reading -32 pts, math -43 pts7th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 111 CHESTNUT ST
City Ithaca
ZIP Code 14850
District 3615570
NCES School ID 361557001328
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 14850

Understanding the community around Lehman Alternative Community School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,911
Per Capita Income $42,023
Poverty Rate 4.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.7%
High School or Higher 96.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $320,600
Median Rent $1,372
Owner-Occupied 43.4%
Renter-Occupied 56.6%
View full data for ZIP 14850 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lehman Alternative Community School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.1%
Female 42.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 75.7%
Two or More Races 11.8%
Hispanic/Latino 6.6%
Black 1.9%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 271
Teachers (FTE) 30.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lehman Alternative Community School?
Lehman Alternative Community School has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lehman Alternative Community School?
Lehman Alternative Community School has 271 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1.
What grades does Lehman Alternative Community School serve?
Lehman Alternative Community School serves grades 06 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lehman Alternative Community School receive per student?
Lehman Alternative Community School receives $29,884 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lehman Alternative Community School in 14850 ▼
Avg Home Value
$420,389
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,929
1-Year Change
+5.2%
% Renters
56.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026