International High School For Health Sciences vs. Newtown High School
Should I attend International High School For Health Sciences or Newtown High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
International High School For Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Newtown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 263 students in grades 9-12, International High School For Health Sciences ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,704 students in grades 9-12, Newtown High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
263 students
1,704 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
114 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2254 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#733 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
85%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
76%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
78
619
Grade 10 Students
51
422
Grade 11 Students
75
290
Grade 12 Students
59
372
Ungraded Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
17%
22%
% Hispanic
73%
64%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
4%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.44
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%