The International High School is a high school in Queens, New York City
Serving 464 students in grades 9-12, International High School At Laguardia Community College ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is equal to the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
International High School At Laguardia Community College's student population of 464 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
The mission of The International High School is to enable each of our students to develop the linguistic, cognitive and cultural skills necessary for success in high school, college, and beyond.
School Rankings
The diversity score of International High School At Laguardia Community College is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
86%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of International High School At Laguardia Community College?
The graduation rate of International High School At Laguardia Community College is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend International High School At Laguardia Community College?
464 students attend International High School At Laguardia Community College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of International High School At Laguardia Community College students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of International High School At Laguardia Community College?
International High School At Laguardia Community College has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does International High School At Laguardia Community College offer ?
International High School At Laguardia Community College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is International High School At Laguardia Community College part of?
International High School At Laguardia Community College is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
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