Is International High School a good school?

International High School ranks in the bottom 22.1% of New Jersey high schools.

How many students attend International High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 662 students attended International High School.

What is the racial makeup of International High School?

Students at International High School are 74% Hispanic, 17% African American, 5% Asian, 4% White.

International High School

Summary:

International High School is a public high school located in Paterson, New Jersey, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 694 students. The school is part of the Paterson Public School District, which is ranked 572 out of 613 school districts in New Jersey and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

International High School consistently ranks in the bottom third of New Jersey high schools, with a ranking between 315-425 out of 400-426 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state average, with only 53.2% of 9th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 58.1%, and only 13.1% proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 22.9%. The school's four-year graduation rate is around 91.1%, on par with the state average, but its dropout rate is higher than the state average, ranging from 1.2% to 6.9% over the past few years. Additionally, International High School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state average, ranging from 16.6% to 50.1% over the past few years.

While International High School's performance is generally lower than the state and district averages, it is important to note that the nearby schools in the Paterson Public School District, such as John F. Kennedy High School and Eastside High School, also have low rankings and test scores. However, the school's performance is better than the nearby Students Transitioning and Achieving Real Success school, which has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of New Jersey high schools. Interestingly, the Diana C. Lobosco STEM Academy and Passaic County Technical Institute, which are located in the neighboring Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District, significantly outperform International High School and the other Paterson schools in terms of student achievement and test scores.

Detail:

Public 9-12

200 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07501

(973) 321-2280

District: Paterson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
332^nd of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,505

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 662

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.2%

African American:

16.6%

Asian:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details International High School ranks worse than 77.9% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Paterson Public School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.18. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at International High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.2%), African American (16.6%), Asian (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Paterson Public School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at International High School is 13.2. 4 high schools in the Paterson Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare International High School employs 50 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at International High School is $10,505, which is the lowest among 7 high schools in the Paterson Public School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks International High School 332^nd of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See International High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Paterson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paterson Public School District 572^nd of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for International High School

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Rank History for all students at International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2008	6.10	331^st	359	7.8%
2009	11.53	334^th	370	9.7%
2010	2.10	358^th	371	3.5%
2011	15.45	337^th	378	10.8%
2012	52.58	242^nd	388	37.6%
2013	56.96	232^nd	396	41.4%
2014	18.55	355^th	411	13.6%
2015	16.25	380^th	406	6.4%
2016	22.92	335^th	409	18.1%
2017	23.46	325^th	411	20.9%
2018	25.16	315^th	415	24.1%
2019	15.61	348^th	416	16.3%
2021	17.50	339^th	405	16.3%
2022	13.47	378^th	415	8.9%
2023	12.83	382^nd	422	9.5%
2024	21.18	332^nd	426	22.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	45.72	56^th	146	61.6%
2019	53.76	46^th	138	66.7%
2022	33.71	79^th	137	42.3%
2023	33.40	97^th	161	39.8%
2024	50.37	58^th	179	67.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	20.18	334^th	355	5.9%
2019	23.50	280^th	349	19.8%
2022	24.95	284^th	344	17.4%
2023	17.51	317^th	339	6.5%
2024	15.64	331^st	349	5.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	44.25	166^th	345	51.9%
2019	36.85	209^th	347	39.8%
2021	40.67	189^th	326	42.0%
2022	25.26	254^th	324	21.6%
2023	24.82	278^th	344	19.2%
2024	33.10	223^rd	350	36.3%

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Rank History for Female students at International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	26.50	309^th	403	23.3%
2019	18.04	327^th	408	19.9%
2021	16.43	348^th	402	13.4%
2022	11.84	374^th	414	9.7%
2023	11.13	380^th	416	8.7%
2024	22.87	313^th	416	24.8%

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Rank History for Male students at International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	26.11	297^th	405	26.7%
2019	13.68	348^th	407	14.5%
2021	20.83	322^nd	402	19.9%
2022	14.46	356^th	410	13.2%
2023	11.99	371^st	414	10.4%
2024	14.34	353^rd	415	14.9%

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Rank History for African American students at International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	32.47	195^th	266	26.7%
2019	29.56	182^nd	254	28.3%
2021	25.84	208^th	247	15.8%
2022	23.45	211^th	256	17.6%
2023	23.09	201^st	250	19.6%
2024	37.26	145^th	260	44.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	43.68	177^th	368	51.9%
2019	28.69	259^th	364	28.8%
2021	27.38	296^th	374	20.9%
2022	23.34	299^th	382	21.7%
2023	19.93	326^th	385	15.3%
2024	31.13	252^nd	394	36.0%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for International High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	6	35	1	140	n/a	n/a	182
2008	8	47	1	125	n/a	n/a	181
2009	15	129	4	240	0	0	388
2010	19	118	5	246	0	0	388
2011	14	101	4	235	0	0	354
2012	21	107	7	251	0	0	386
2013	27	153	14	321	0	0	515
2014	24	162	12	322	0	0	520
2015	25	168	9	345	2	1	550
2016	18	122	13	269	1	1	424
2017	16	136	18	306	1	0	477
2018	14	152	22	323	0	0	511
2019	13	137	26	307	0	0	483
2020	10	124	23	328	0	0	485
2021	16	104	21	340	0	0	481
2022	26	127	26	506	0	0	685
2023	27	113	32	522	0	0	694
2024	29	110	31	491	1	0	662

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at International High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	182	22.0	8.3	75.8
2008	181	14.0	12.9	77.3
2009	388	32.9	9.9	85.3
2010	388	39.0	9.9	74.2
2011	354	37.0	9.5	72.3
2012	386	56.8	6.7	81.3
2013	515	53.0	9.7	76.7
2014	520	55.0	9.4	91
2015	550	51.0	10.7	0.7
2016	424	49.0	8.6	64.2
2017	477	48.0	9.9	69.2
2018	511	52.0	9.8	75.3
2019	483	58.0	8.3	64.2
2020	485	53.0	9.1	64.5
2021	481	53.0	9.0	51.8
2022	685	49.0	13.9	62.6
2023	694	49.0	14.1	61.7
2024	662	50.0	13.2	81.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio International High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	182	22.0	8.3	75.8
2008	181	14.0	12.9	77.3
2009	388	32.9	9.9	85.3
2010	388	39.0	9.9	74.2
2011	354	37.0	9.5	72.3
2012	386	56.8	6.7	81.3
2013	515	53.0	9.7	76.7
2014	520	55.0	9.4	91
2015	550	51.0	10.7	0.7
2016	424	49.0	8.6	64.2
2017	477	48.0	9.9	69.2
2018	511	52.0	9.8	75.3
2019	483	58.0	8.3	64.2
2020	485	53.0	9.1	64.5
2021	481	53.0	9.0	51.8
2022	685	49.0	13.9	62.6
2023	694	49.0	14.1	61.7
2024	662	50.0	13.2	81.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for International High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,505

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on International High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 348^th of 416 High schools	Ranks 382^nd of 422 High schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (International High School)	38	24.3	13.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Public School District)	12.6	14	1.4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	55.9	52.1	3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (International High School)	7.4	4.5	2.9%
9th Grade Algebra I (Paterson Public School District)	3	1.5	1.5%
9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)	27.2	19.2	8%
9th Grade Geometry (International High School)	6.8	2.9	3.9%
9th Grade Geometry (Paterson Public School District)	7.5	4.9	2.6%
9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)	59.1	50	9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (International High School)	6.3	4.5	1.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Paterson Public School District)	15.4	8.9	6.5%
End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)	43.3	35.1	8.2%
End of Course Geometry (International High School)	2.8	2.9	0.1%
End of Course Geometry (Paterson Public School District)	2.9	20.6	17.7%
End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)	32.2	51.2	19%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	483	694	43.7%
African American	137	113	17.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	26	32	23.1%
Hispanic	307	522	70%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	13	27	107.7%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.2%	61.7%	2.5%

Schools Near International High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)	NJSLA Algebra I (2024)			NJSLA Geometry (2024)		NJSLA Algebra II (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	NJSLA Algebra II 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
International High School	Public	9-12	200 Grand Street	Paterson	07501	Passaic County	Paterson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 321-2280	662	50	13.2	81.3%	29 (4.4%)	110 (16.6%)	491 (74.2%)	31 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21.2	332^nd of 426 public high schools	22.1%		12.8	382^nd of 422 public high schools	9.5%	50	3.5	53.2	13.1		13.1	6.8	6.8			$10,505		$10,505
John F. Kennedy High School	Public	9-12	61-127 Preakness Avenue	Paterson	07502	Passaic County	Paterson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 321-0500	1,794	143	12.5	48.0%	114 (6.4%)	270 (15.1%)	1,242 (69.2%)	163 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.3%)	7.8	422^nd of 426 public high schools	0.9%		9.6	411^th of 422 public high schools	2.6%	11	2.3	9.9	1.0		1.0	10.0	10.0			$11,588		$11,588
Newcomers High School	Public	9-12	151 Ellison Street	Paterson	07501	Passaic County	Paterson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(973) 321-0760	82	5	16.4	70.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.4	425^th of 426 public high schools	0.2%		7.7	419^th of 422 public high schools	0.7%	6		0.0	0.0		0.0
Paterson P-Technical High School	Public	9-12	201 Memorial Drive	Paterson	07505	Passaic County	Paterson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 321-2292	200	14	14.2	40.0%	6 (3.0%)	54 (27.0%)	134 (67.0%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.4	363^rd of 426 public high schools	14.8%		15	365^th of 422 public high schools	13.5%	2	4.2	44.0	6.1		6.1					$14,806		$14,806
Alternative High School	Public	9-12	350 Market Street	Paterson	07501	Passaic County	Paterson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 321-0110	118	23	5.1	61.9%	0 (0.0%)	64 (54.2%)	54 (45.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$15,582		$15,582
Eastside High School	Public	9-12	150 Park Avenue	Paterson	07501	Passaic County	Paterson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 321-2354	2,087	131	15.9	45.3%	18 (0.9%)	323 (15.5%)	1,742 (83.5%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	6.2	426^th of 426 public high schools	0.0%		7.8	417^th of 422 public high schools	1.2%	9		5.1	0.4		0.4		0.0
Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts	Public	9-12	413 12th Avenue	Paterson	07514	Passaic County	Paterson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 321-0520	257	27	9.5	62.6%	4 (1.6%)	99 (38.5%)	153 (59.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.6	407^th of 426 public high schools	4.5%		9.7	409^th of 422 public high schools	3.1%	2	0.0	24.0	4.3		4.3					$17,357		$17,357
PCTI STEM Academy	Public	9-12	45 Reinhardt Road	Wayne	07470	Passaic County	Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 790-6000	885	81	10.9	34.0%	242 (27.3%)	63 (7.1%)	381 (43.1%)	174 (19.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	22 (2.5%)	93.6	5^th of 426 public high schools	98.8%		93.3	11^th of 422 public high schools	97.4%	6	73.3	95.5	81.3		81.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0
Passaic County Technical Institute	Public	9-12	45 Reinhardt Road	Wayne	07470	Passaic County	Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 790-6000	3,660	302	12.1	49.5%	703 (19.2%)	341 (9.3%)	2,194 (59.9%)	347 (9.5%)	1 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	69 (1.9%)	65	104^th of 426 public high schools	75.6%		67.6	87^th of 422 public high schools	79.4%	17	32.7	69.3	48.4	0.0	47.7					$17,412	$1,035	$16,377
Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School	Public	9-12	70 Church Street	Haledon	07508	Passaic County	Passaic County Manchester Regional High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 389-2821	819	60	13.6	70.5%	87 (10.6%)	121 (14.8%)	575 (70.2%)	23 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	16	369^th of 426 public high schools	13.4%		15	364^th of 422 public high schools	13.7%	5	10.4	35.6	7.2		7.1					$13,765	$898	$12,867

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