INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT PROSPECT HEIGHTS

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.
303
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT PROSPECT HEIGHTS
Demographic Student Count
White15
Hispanic167
Black60
Asian11
Two or More46
American Indian2
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    167 (55.1%)
  • Black
    60 (19.8%)
  • Two or More
    46 (15.2%)
  • White
    15 (5.0%)
  • Asian
    11 (3.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT PROSPECT HEIGHTS
Grade Student Count
Grade 977
Grade 1065
Grade 1187
Grade 1273
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT PROSPECT HEIGHTS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14547.9%
Male15852.1%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)