International High School

ihs.paterson.k12.nj.us/

650 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

International High School, located at 200 Grand Street in Paterson, New Jersey, is a unique public magnet school that serves a diverse student body within the Paterson Public School District. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its specialized focus on global education. By emphasizing international perspectives, the curriculum aims to prepare students to become informed, culturally competent, and responsible global citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

The school is particularly notable for its affiliation with the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, offering students a challenging path that promotes critical thinking, research skills, and community service. Beyond the classroom, International High School fosters a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with both local and international issues. Its location in the heart of Paterson allows the school to reflect the vibrant multicultural fabric of the city, providing students with a rich educational experience that bridges academic excellence with real-world application.

650

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for International High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	478
Black	100
Asian	39
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
478 (73.5%)
Black
100 (15.4%)
Asian
39 (6.0%)
White
32 (4.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paterson Public School District
Phone:	(973)321-2280
Website:	http://ihs.paterson.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	480
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 169

Grade 10 153

Grade 11 153

Grade 12 175