International High School at Prospect Heights is one of four schools on the former Prospect Heights High School campus in Brooklyn, New York. An Empowerment School, International High addresses the needs of recent immigrant students by teaching them fluency in reading, writing and speaking.
Serving 291 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
International High School At Prospect Heights's student population of 291 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
55%
30%
Black
19%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
17%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
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 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%.
How many students attend International High School At Prospect Heights?
291 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, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 School District.
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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