Lafayette High School was a large secondary school located in the Bath Beach section of Brooklyn, New York. It closed in 2010.
Serving 335 students in grades 9-12, International High School At Lafayette ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
International High School At Lafayette ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
International High School At Lafayette's student population of 335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1939
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
The diversity score of International High School At Lafayette is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
54%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
29%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of International High School At Lafayette?
The graduation rate of International High School At Lafayette is 70-74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend International High School At Lafayette?
335 students attend International High School At Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of International High School At Lafayette students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of International High School At Lafayette?
International High School At Lafayette has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does International High School At Lafayette offer ?
International High School At Lafayette offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is International High School At Lafayette part of?
International High School At Lafayette is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
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