INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

www.ilchs.org

Charter School 408 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

International Leadership Charter High School (ILCHS), located in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 9 through 12. Founded with a mission to prepare students for success in competitive colleges and universities, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum rooted in the liberal arts. ILCHS is known for its focus on leadership development, aiming to cultivate civic-minded individuals who are equipped to navigate and succeed in a global society.

The school is particularly recognized for its disciplined environment and high academic standards, often boasting a college-preparatory culture that encourages students to strive for excellence beyond the classroom. By offering a structured, supportive atmosphere combined with a focus on core subjects, ILCHS aims to close the achievement gap for students in the Bronx. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through critical thinking, effective communication, and a commitment to community leadership, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for the rigors of higher education.

408

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	317
Black	66
Asian	9
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
317 (77.7%)
Black
66 (16.2%)
Asian
9 (2.2%)
Two or More
7 (1.7%)
White
6 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Phone:	(718)562-2300
Website:	http://www.ilchs.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 6 45

Grade 7 46

Grade 9 80

Grade 10 103

Grade 11 68

Grade 12 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	45
Grade 7	46
Grade 9	80
Grade 10	103
Grade 11	68
Grade 12	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	220	53.9%
Male	188	46.1%

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