Serving 303 students in grades 9-12, International High School At Prospect Heights ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than 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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Attendance Zone: The International High School at Prospect Heights serves an extensive attendance area of approximately 468.2 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with typical driving times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located nearly 19.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
International High School At Prospect Heights's student population of 303 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
303 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of International High School At Prospect Heights 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)
(21-22)<50%
46%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
62%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)78.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are International High School At Prospect Heights often compared to?
International High School At Prospect Heightsis often viewed alongside schools like Millennium Brooklyn High School, Bedford Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% 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 Prospect Heights?
The graduation rate of International High School At Prospect Heights is 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend International High School At Prospect Heights?
303 students attend International High School At Prospect Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of International High School At Prospect Heights students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of International High School At Prospect Heights?
International High School At Prospect Heights has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does International High School At Prospect Heights offer ?
International High School At Prospect Heights offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is International High School At Prospect Heights part of?
International High School At Prospect Heights is part of New York City Geographic District #17.
In what neighborhood is International High School At Prospect Heights located?
International High School At Prospect Heights is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 33 other public schools located in Crown Heights.
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