Cascadilla School
School Notes Overview:
Cascadilla School, founded in 1876 as a preparatory school for Cornell University, is an independent co-educational, not-for-profit high school. The school offers students an accelerated curriculum in grades nine through twelve as well as in a post graduate year. Cascadilla School is recognized and accredited by the New York State Department of Education and has maintained its historical association with Cornell University through the use of its libraries, dining halls, and other facilities. Students from ten different countries and the United States are guided by an expert faculty on its campus in Ithaca, New York. Cascadilla graduates go on to matriculate at leading colleges and universities....
School Overview:
Cascadilla School |
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| School Membership(s) | State or regional independent school association | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Tompkins County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 50 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 30% | 19% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 16 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 8 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Cascadilla School, founded in 1876 as a preparatory school for Cornell University, is an independent co-educational, not-for-profit high school. The school offers students an accelerated curriculum in grades nine through twelve as well as in a post graduate year. Cascadilla School is recognized and accredited by the New York State Department of Education and has maintained its historical association with Cornell University through the use of its libraries, dining halls, and other facilities. Students from ten different countries and the United States are guided by an expert faculty on its campus in Ithaca, New York. Cascadilla graduates go on to matriculate at leading colleges and universities.
- Profile last updated: 01/28/2009
In the News:
- Reunion holds a lifetime of memories for Jerry Alpern '49 (Cornell News Service)
posted on June 4, 2009 at 09:29:43 pm
Returning to campus this week for Reunion Weekend, Jerry Alpern will celebrate the 60th anniversary of his Class of 1949 graduation and seven decades of ILR School memories.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (14850) | School Zip (14850) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 63,396 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 66% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 25 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $33,250 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.9 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 45 years old | 58 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (14850) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 43% / 57% | 41% / 59% |
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