Ithaca High School, located on the shores of Lake Cayuga Lake, was founded in the mid-19th century as a two-year preparatory school for Cornell University students, and later changed to a public high school. Public schools in the United States implement compulsory education, students only need to prepare a school bag, the rest are free, if family difficulties, even lunch is free. High school four years, like college, compulsory and elective, credit system. The facilities and equipment of the school are similar. Indoor facilities can be used free of charge for students. Outdoor tennis and football fields can be used for free by residents. Students are also under great pressure to study and have many homework. To enter the famous school, they must work hard and arrange to do volunteer work once a week. In short, whether you are rich or poor, there is a basic guarantee of compulsory education. It is a nail, there is always a chance to take the lead!