INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT PROSPECT HEIGHTS
303 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
The **International High School at Prospect Heights (IHSPH)**, located in Brooklyn, New York, is a specialized public high school dedicated to serving students who are English Language Learners (ELLs). The school is part of the Internationals Network for Public Schools, which utilizes a unique educational model specifically designed to support recently arrived immigrants. By prioritizing linguistic development alongside rigorous academic content, the school creates an inclusive environment where students from diverse cultural backgrounds can bridge the gap between their native languages and English proficiency while working toward their high school diplomas.
The school’s curriculum is deeply rooted in project-based learning and collaborative instruction, which encourages students to develop critical thinking and communication skills in authentic, real-world contexts. Because the student body consists primarily of recent immigrants, the school emphasizes a supportive, multicultural community that values the students' diverse experiences. Through personalized instruction and strong social-emotional support systems, the International High School at Prospect Heights aims to prepare its graduates not only for college and career success but also to become active, engaged citizens in their new communities.
The school’s curriculum is deeply rooted in project-based learning and collaborative instruction, which encourages students to develop critical thinking and communication skills in authentic, real-world contexts. Because the student body consists primarily of recent immigrants, the school emphasizes a supportive, multicultural community that values the students' diverse experiences. Through personalized instruction and strong social-emotional support systems, the International High School at Prospect Heights aims to prepare its graduates not only for college and career success but also to become active, engaged citizens in their new communities.
303
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic | 167 |
| Black | 60 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More | 46 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Hispanic167 (55.1%)
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Black60 (19.8%)
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Two or More46 (15.2%)
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White15 (5.0%)
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Asian11 (3.6%)
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American Indian2 (0.7%)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.7%)
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: | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17 |
| Phone: | (718)230-6333 |
| Website: | http://www.internationalsnps.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 303 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 26.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 295 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
77
Grade 10
65
Grade 11
87
Grade 12
73
Ungraded
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 77 |
| Grade 10 | 65 |
| Grade 11 | 87 |
| Grade 12 | 73 |
| Ungraded | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 145 | 47.9% |
| Male | 158 | 52.1% |
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