Is International High School At Union Square a good school?

International High School At Union Square ranks in the bottom 14.6% of New York high schools.

How many students attend International High School At Union Square?

In the 2022-23 school year, 322 students attended International High School At Union Square.

What is the racial makeup of International High School At Union Square?

Students at International High School At Union Square are 74% Hispanic, 12% African American, 8% Asian, 5% White.

International High School At Union Square

Summary:

International High School At Union Square is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in New York City's New York City Geographic District # 2, with a student population of 322. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New York high schools over the past decade, with a current statewide ranking of 1061 out of 1242 schools and low SchoolDigger ratings ranging from 0 to 2 stars out of 5.

Key challenges for International High School At Union Square include low graduation rates ranging from 80.3% to 85.1% in recent years, which are below state and district averages, as well as high dropout rates ranging from 4.9% to 13.5% and very high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 34.1% to 52.2%, both significantly above state and district averages. The school's proficiency rates on Regents/Common Core exams are also consistently lower than state and district averages across subjects like Algebra I, English Language Arts, and Algebra II. Additionally, a large majority (over 80%) of the school's students come from low-income families, as indicated by the high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the same district, such as Gramercy Arts High School, High School For Language And Diplomacy, and Union Square Academy For Health Sciences, generally perform better than International High School At Union Square on key metrics like graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. The school's spending per student, ranging from $15,798 to $20,693 in recent years, is higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby higher-performing schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

40 Irving Pl
New York, NY 10003

(212) 533-2560

District: New York City Geographic District # 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
1061^st of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,551

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 322

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

73.6%

African American:

12.1%

Asian:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details International High School At Union Square ranks worse than 85.4% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 50^th among 56 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.5. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at International High School At Union Square 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 (73.6%), African American (12.1%), Asian (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at International High School At Union Square is 12.4. 46 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare International High School At Union Square employs 25.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at International High School At Union Square is $19,551, which is the 32^nd highest among 56 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

International High School At Union Square:

SchoolDigger ranks International High School At Union Square 1061^st of 1242 New York public high schools. (See International High School At Union Square in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District # 2:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 2 335^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for International High School At Union Square

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Rank History for all students at International High School At Union Square

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2012	3.38	1168^th	1198	2.5%
2013	2.18	1198^th	1217	1.6%
2014	5.65	1181^st	1237	4.5%
2015	9.25	1176^th	1255	6.3%
2016	34.60	843^rd	1255	32.8%
2017	9.99	1089^th	1221	10.8%
2018	6.76	1138^th	1210	6.0%
2024	14.50	1061^st	1242	14.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at International High School At Union Square

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.04	224^th	637	64.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	16.52	990^th	1170	15.4%

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Rank History for Homeless students at International High School At Union Square

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.09	386^th	564	31.6%

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Rank History for Female students at International High School At Union Square

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	16.19	1043^rd	1219	14.4%

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Rank History for Male students at International High School At Union Square

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.96	1027^th	1211	15.2%

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Rank History for African American students at International High School At Union Square

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	32.14	474^th	690	31.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at International High School At Union Square

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.51	736^th	865	14.9%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for International High School At Union Square

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	3	8	30	46	0	0	0	87
2012	6	22	70	75	1	1	0	175
2013	11	24	111	110	1	2	0	259
2014	25	38	129	136	0	0	0	328
2015	30	48	109	148	0	0	0	335
2016	35	50	86	165	0	0	0	336
2017	27	67	66	159	1	2	0	322
2018	32	63	63	188	1	2	0	349
2019	36	66	54	183	2	2	0	343
2020	39	72	53	184	3	2	0	353
2021	31	57	42	170	1	1	0	302
2022	20	55	37	185	0	0	1	298
2023	16	39	25	237	1	2	2	322

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 At Union Square

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	87	5.2	16.6	87.4
2012	175	12.0	14.5	84.6
2013	259	16.7	15.4	81.5
2014	328	25.0	13.1	86.3
2015	335	18.0	18.6	85.4
2016	336	27.0	12.4	89.9
2017	322	26.4	12.1	88.5
2018	349	28.0	12.4	82.2
2019	343	27.0	12.7	85.7
2020	353	28.4	12.3	86.1
2021	302	25.4	11.8	92.7
2022	298	26.5	11.2	79.9
2023	322	25.8	12.4	80.1

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 At Union Square

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	87	5.2	16.6	87.4
2012	175	12.0	14.5	84.6
2013	259	16.7	15.4	81.5
2014	328	25.0	13.1	86.3
2015	335	18.0	18.6	85.4
2016	336	27.0	12.4	89.9
2017	322	26.4	12.1	88.5
2018	349	28.0	12.4	82.2
2019	343	27.0	12.7	85.7
2020	353	28.4	12.3	86.1
2021	302	25.4	11.8	92.7
2022	298	26.5	11.2	79.9
2023	322	25.8	12.4	80.1

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.

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