Is International High School At Lafayette a good school?

International High School At Lafayette ranks 879 th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend International High School At Lafayette?

In the 2023-24 school year, 335 students attended International High School At Lafayette.

What is the racial makeup of International High School At Lafayette?

Students at International High School At Lafayette are 54% Hispanic, 29% White, 12% Asian, 4% African American.

International High School At Lafayette

Summary:

International High School At Lafayette is a public magnet high school in Brooklyn, New York, serving 353 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #21, which is ranked 537 out of 865 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the district's investment in the school, with per-student spending increasing from $15,295 in 2019-2020 to $19,580 in 2022-2023, International High School At Lafayette has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of New York high schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly low in areas like graduation rates, which range from 75.3% to 85.1%, and chronic absenteeism, which ranges from 34.1% to 48.3% - both significantly higher than state and district averages. Additionally, the school's proficiency rates on Regents/Common Core exams are generally lower than the state and district averages, especially in Algebra I, English Language Arts, and Algebra.

Interestingly, nearby schools such as Brooklyn Studio Secondary School, Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies, and John Dewey High School generally perform better than International High School At Lafayette on various metrics, including statewide ranking, test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. This suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement at International High School At Lafayette through targeted interventions and collaboration with higher-performing schools in the area.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

2630 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214

(718) 333-7860

District: New York City Geographic District #21

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,580

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 335

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.0%

White:

29.0%

Asian:

11.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details International High School At Lafayette ranks worse than 70.8% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 7^th among 11 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #21. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.54. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at International High School At Lafayette 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 (54%), White (29%), Asian (11.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91.6% 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 Lafayette is 13.3. 8 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare International High School At Lafayette employs 25.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at International High School At Lafayette is $19,580, which is the 4^th highest among 11 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #21.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

International High School At Lafayette:

SchoolDigger ranks International High School At Lafayette 879^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See International High School At Lafayette in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #21:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #21 537^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for International High School At Lafayette

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Rank History for all students at International High School At Lafayette

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2011	1.67	1158^th	1165	0.6%
2012	7.52	1105^th	1198	7.8%
2013	14.88	996^th	1217	18.2%
2014	8.60	1141^st	1237	7.8%
2015	8.68	1181^st	1255	5.9%
2016	17.14	1110^th	1255	11.6%
2017	8.06	1122^nd	1221	8.1%
2018	13.04	1042^nd	1210	13.9%
2024	27.54	879^th	1242	29.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	32.81	792^nd	1170	32.3%

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Rank History for Homeless students at International High School At Lafayette

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	41.52	311^th	564	44.9%

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Rank History for Female students at International High School At Lafayette

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	24.46	928^th	1219	23.9%

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Rank History for Male students at International High School At Lafayette

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.32	802^nd	1211	33.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at International High School At Lafayette

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	25.97	341^st	426	20.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at International High School At Lafayette

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	20.31	722^nd	865	16.5%

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Rank History for White students at International High School At Lafayette

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	46.53	452^nd	781	42.1%

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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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by a student
Thursday, September 8, 2011

It's a great school ! I had an exuberant experience during my four years of study odyssey.
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Enrollment information for International High School At Lafayette

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	48	93	76	109	0	n/a	n/a	326
2011	71	69	102	91	0	0	0	333
2012	78	49	144	72	0	0	0	343
2013	94	37	152	66	1	3	2	355
2014	95	33	140	59	0	0	2	329
2015	91	30	144	81	0	0	2	348
2016	103	22	129	106	1	0	0	361
2017	91	20	123	119	1	4	0	358
2018	84	18	115	107	2	4	1	331
2019	84	12	112	128	1	3	1	341
2020	92	12	96	152	1	4	2	359
2021	69	11	71	138	0	3	2	294
2022	72	12	59	193	1	3	1	341
2023	86	14	48	200	0	3	2	353
2024	97	13	39	181	0	2	3	335

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 Lafayette

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	326	20.0	16.3	n/a
2011	333	21.0	15.8	74.8
2012	343	21.0	16.3	74.9
2013	355	23.0	15.4	83.9
2014	329	21.0	15.6	95.7
2015	348	23.0	15.1	91.4
2016	361	24.0	15.0	90
2017	358	24.1	14.8	94.1
2018	331	24.5	13.5	94.3
2019	341	24.0	14.2	86.8
2020	359	26.2	13.6	86.6
2021	294	26.7	10.9	91.8
2022	341	24.2	14.0	87.7
2023	353	26.5	13.2	85.3
2024	335	25.1	13.3	91.6

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 Lafayette

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	326	20.0	16.3	n/a
2011	333	21.0	15.8	74.8
2012	343	21.0	16.3	74.9
2013	355	23.0	15.4	83.9
2014	329	21.0	15.6	95.7
2015	348	23.0	15.1	91.4
2016	361	24.0	15.0	90
2017	358	24.1	14.8	94.1
2018	331	24.5	13.5	94.3
2019	341	24.0	14.2	86.8
2020	359	26.2	13.6	86.6
2021	294	26.7	10.9	91.8
2022	341	24.2	14.0	87.7
2023	353	26.5	13.2	85.3
2024	335	25.1	13.3	91.6

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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