Serving 331 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 11:1 is equal to 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Attendance Zone: The International High School at Lafayette serves a large attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a driving time of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 22.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
International High School At Lafayette's student population of 331 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
331 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Year Founded
1939
School Rankings
The diversity score of International High School At Lafayette is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
62%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Asian
16%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
51%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
29%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 87.2%.
How many students attend International High School At Lafayette?
331 students attend International High School At Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of International High School At Lafayette students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 3% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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.
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