International High School

200 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 685 students in grades 9-12, International High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 685 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

International High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

International High School's student population of 685 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
685 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

International High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of International High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1485 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
26%
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40-44%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
74%
32%
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Black
18%
15%
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White
4%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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85-89%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in International High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International High School's ranking?
International High School is ranked #1485 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are International High School often compared to?
International High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Passaic County Technical Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of International High School?
The graduation rate of International High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend International High School?
685 students attend International High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of International High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of International High School?
International High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does International High School offer ?
International High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is International High School part of?
International High School is part of Paterson Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 685 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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