International High School serves 115 students in grades 8-10.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-10
Total Students
115 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
66%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
71%
41%
White
12%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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 66% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average).
How many students attend International High School?
115 students attend International High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of International High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of International High School?
International High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does International High School offer ?
International High School offers enrollment in grades 8-10
What school district is International High School part of?
International High School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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