International High School At Prospect Heights

Summary:

International High School At Prospect Heights is a public high school in Brooklyn, New York, serving 272 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #17, which is ranked 636 out of 865 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, International High School At Prospect Heights has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of New York high schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects like Algebra I, English Language Arts, and Regents exams are significantly lower than district and state averages, and its four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 72.9% and 85.1%, which is below the state average. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 34.1% to 74.1% in recent years.

In comparison, nearby schools like Medgar Evers College Preparatory School, Brooklyn School For Music & Theater, and Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment outperform International High School At Prospect Heights across various metrics, suggesting that the school may be facing significant challenges in engaging and supporting its predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

883 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225

(718) 230-6333

District: New York City Geographic District #17

SchoolDigger Rank:
1068^th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,222

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 272

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.7%

African American:

18.0%

Two or more races:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details International High School At Prospect Heights ranks worse than 86% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 11^th among 18 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #17. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.09. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at International High School At Prospect Heights 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 (60.7%), African American (18%), two or more races (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.5% 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 Prospect Heights is 10.9, which is the 5^th best among 18 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #17. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at International High School At Prospect Heights is $22,222, which is the 5^th highest among 18 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #17.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

International High School At Prospect Heights:

SchoolDigger ranks International High School At Prospect Heights 1068^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See International High School At Prospect Heights in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #17:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #17 636^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for International High School At Prospect Heights

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Rank History for all students at International High School At Prospect Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	4.77	944^th	986	4.3%
2007	6.04	963^rd	1002	3.9%
2008	1.35	1021^st	1027	0.6%
2009	3.34	1077^th	1086	0.8%
2010	2.12	1103^rd	1117	1.3%
2011	2.58	1153^rd	1165	1.0%
2012	19.79	953^rd	1198	20.5%
2013	6.72	1123^rd	1217	7.7%
2014	4.69	1200^th	1237	3.0%
2015	13.88	1109^th	1255	11.6%
2016	25.82	957^th	1255	23.7%
2017	8.47	1116^th	1221	8.6%
2018	2.67	1188^th	1210	1.8%
2024	14.09	1068^th	1242	14.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at International High School At Prospect Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	25.43	469^th	564	16.8%

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Rank History for Female students at International High School At Prospect Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	14.98	1061^st	1219	13.0%

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Rank History for Male students at International High School At Prospect Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.09	1040^th	1211	14.1%

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Rank History for African American students at International High School At Prospect Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	30.71	492^nd	690	28.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at International High School At Prospect Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	18.89	744^th	865	14.0%

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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 Prospect Heights

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	6	17	41	39	0	n/a	n/a	103
2006	16	39	83	78	0	n/a	n/a	216
2007	29	84	104	113	0	n/a	n/a	330
2008	40	95	124	157	1	n/a	n/a	417
2009	44	104	122	154	1	n/a	n/a	425
2010	47	124	126	139	1	n/a	n/a	437
2011	52	120	123	139	1	0	0	435
2012	56	117	110	112	1	2	0	398
2013	54	122	95	137	1	2	0	411
2014	55	117	77	148	1	0	0	398
2015	49	115	74	157	1	0	0	396
2016	42	105	63	179	3	0	1	393
2017	49	90	66	186	4	7	0	402
2018	44	97	57	185	7	8	0	398
2019	29	84	51	171	7	9	0	351
2020	34	76	52	178	7	7	2	356
2021	23	68	29	147	5	6	2	280
2022	27	68	19	162	2	3	2	283
2023	19	49	14	165	1	4	20	272

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 Prospect Heights

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	103	n/a	n/a	0
2006	216	12.0	18.0	95.4
2007	330	20.0	16.5	97
2008	417	29.3	14.2	93.8
2009	425	34.0	12.5	89.9
2010	437	33.5	13.0	n/a
2011	435	29.1	14.9	72.9
2012	398	33.5	11.8	73.6
2013	411	28.0	14.6	74.9
2014	398	29.0	13.7	99.2
2015	396	22.0	18.0	58.6
2016	393	28.0	14.0	51.1
2017	402	28.0	14.3	50.7
2018	398	29.0	13.7	81.2
2019	351	31.0	11.3	79.5
2020	356	30.7	11.5	82.6
2021	280	27.4	10.2	83.2
2022	283	25.5	11.0	72.1
2023	272	24.8	10.9	76.5

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 Prospect Heights

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	103	n/a	n/a	0
2006	216	12.0	18.0	95.4
2007	330	20.0	16.5	97
2008	417	29.3	14.2	93.8
2009	425	34.0	12.5	89.9
2010	437	33.5	13.0	n/a
2011	435	29.1	14.9	72.9
2012	398	33.5	11.8	73.6
2013	411	28.0	14.6	74.9
2014	398	29.0	13.7	99.2
2015	396	22.0	18.0	58.6
2016	393	28.0	14.0	51.1
2017	402	28.0	14.3	50.7
2018	398	29.0	13.7	81.2
2019	351	31.0	11.3	79.5
2020	356	30.7	11.5	82.6
2021	280	27.4	10.2	83.2
2022	283	25.5	11.0	72.1
2023	272	24.8	10.9	76.5

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.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized
2015	78.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for International High School At Prospect Heights

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,385 (7.4%)	$17,207 (92.6%)	$18,592
2020	$935 (5.3%)	$16,626 (94.7%)	$17,561
2021	$2,542 (11.1%)	$20,383 (88.9%)	$22,925
2022	$3,059 (12.8%)	$20,815 (87.2%)	$23,874
2023	$1,754 (7.9%)	$20,468 (92.1%)	$22,222

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on International High School At Prospect Heights

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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (International High School At Prospect Heights)	36.6	10.3	26.3%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #17)	57	52	5%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)	71.1	64.6	6.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (International High School At Prospect Heights)	37.7	40	2.3%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #17)	72.7	65.1	7.7%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)	83.9	76.9	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	351	272	22.5%
African American	84	49	41.7%
American Indian	7	1	85.7%
Asian	51	14	72.5%
Hispanic	171	165	3.5%
Pacific Islander	9	4	55.6%
White	29	19	34.5%
Two or More Races	0	20
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.5%	76.5%	3%

Schools Near International High School At Prospect Heights

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)			NY State Assessments Math (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brooklyn School For Music & Theater	Public	9-12	883 Classon Ave	Brooklyn	11225	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 230-6250	223	20	10.9	90.6%	2 (0.9%)	148 (66.4%)	52 (23.3%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.6%)	11.3	1120^th of 1242 public high schools	9.8%		9.8	1108^th of 1228 public high schools	9.8%	12	22.2	2.6	5.3	52.4	4.2		62.1	32.9		61.0	23.3						$23,641	$3,349	$20,292
Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment	Public	9-12	883 Classon Ave	Brooklyn	11225	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 230-6363	265	24	11.2	81.5%	13 (4.9%)	170 (64.2%)	43 (16.2%)	18 (6.8%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	16 (6.0%)	32.6	827^th of 1242 public high schools	33.4%		30.5	836^th of 1228 public high schools	31.9%	9	44.1		38.1	75.3	5.1	62.8	65.5	29.2		79.7	44.2						$19,014	$2,054	$16,960
International High School At Prospect Heights	Public	9-12	883 Classon Ave	Brooklyn	11225	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 230-6333	272	25	10.9	76.5%	19 (7.0%)	49 (18.0%)	165 (60.7%)	14 (5.1%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	20 (7.4%)	14.1	1068^th of 1242 public high schools	14.0%					(n/a)	39.1			35.6							18.4						$22,222	$1,754	$20,468
High School For Global Citizenship (The)	Public	9-12	883 Classon Ave	Brooklyn	11225	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 230-6300	221	21	10.5	91.0%	7 (3.2%)	167 (75.6%)	26 (11.8%)	8 (3.6%)	3 (1.4%)	2 (0.9%)	8 (3.6%)	7.4	1179^th of 1242 public high schools	5.1%		33	807^th of 1228 public high schools	34.3%	372	0.0		15.8	40.6	0.0	29.4	52.9	16.2		41.8	50.0						$21,102	$3,629	$17,473
Clara Barton High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	901 Classon Ave	Brooklyn	11225	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 636-4900	1,178	95	12.4	76.6%	22 (1.9%)	929 (78.9%)	119 (10.1%)	10 (0.8%)	18 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	77 (6.5%)	16	1043^rd of 1242 public high schools	16.0%		13.8	1035^th of 1228 public high schools	15.7%	8	18.6	56.9	17.2	58.8	40.4	42.3	57.9	22.0		52.6	43.9						$21,126	$1,851	$19,275
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School	Public	9-12	1150 E New York Ave	Brooklyn	11212	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 773-7765	143	18	7.9	80.4%	2 (1.4%)	114 (79.7%)	22 (15.4%)	3 (2.1%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.4	1132^nd of 1242 public high schools	8.9%		21	934^th of 1228 public high schools	23.9%	198				53.9			55.6	20.0		50.0	40.0						$34,228	$5,752	$28,477
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School	Public	6-12	1186 Carroll St	Brooklyn	11225	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 703-5400	1,351	74	18.1	92.5%	12 (0.9%)	1,118 (82.8%)	81 (6.0%)	24 (1.8%)	23 (1.7%)	3 (0.2%)	90 (6.7%)	52.6	614^th of 1242 public high schools	50.6%		49.1	654^th of 1228 public high schools	46.7%	40	69.2	48.0	62.7	87.0	38.7		81.3	62.5	56.7	79.9	68.5	72.5	87.7		62.6		$12,971	$1,485	$11,486
Gotham Professional Arts Academy	Public	9-12	561 Grand Ave	Brooklyn	11238	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #13	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 230-7270	217	23	9.4	81.1%	9 (4.1%)	135 (62.2%)	59 (27.2%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.1%)								(n/a)				63.0													$23,651	$1,360	$22,291
John Jay School For Law	Public	9-12	237 7th Ave	Brooklyn	11215	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #15	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 832-4250	461	46	10.0	80.9%	19 (4.1%)	237 (51.4%)	167 (36.2%)	23 (5.0%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.7%)	25.5	902^nd of 1242 public high schools	27.4%		31.5	823^rd of 1228 public high schools	33.0%	79	31.0	7.8	32.0	80.4	15.3		66.2	57.4		60.8	26.2						$17,344	$1,368	$15,976
Park Slope Collegiate	Public	6-12	237 7th Ave	Brooklyn	11215	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #15	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 832-4300	577	54	10.7	65.0%	108 (18.7%)	154 (26.7%)	254 (44.0%)	29 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	26 (4.5%)	26.6	890^th of 1242 public high schools	28.3%		22.9	913^th of 1228 public high schools	25.7%	23	23.3	10.5		78.5	33.3		64.8	47.4		54.6	44.0	50.0	55.8	51.3	77.8	53.2	$18,922	$1,885	$17,037

Frequently Asked Questions about International High School At Prospect Heights

Is International High School At Prospect Heights a good school?

International High School At Prospect Heights ranks in the bottom 14.0% of New York high schools.

What district is International High School At Prospect Heights in?

New York City Geographic District #17

What is the racial makeup of International High School At Prospect Heights?

Students at International High School At Prospect Heights are 61% Hispanic, 18% African American, 7% Two or more races, 7% White, 5% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend International High School At Prospect Heights?

In the 2022-23 school year, 272 students attended International High School At Prospect Heights.

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