Serving 224 students in grades 9-12, International High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(15-16)97%
19%
Black
(15-16)1%
9%
White
(15-16)2%
63%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)20-29%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
76%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of International High School?
The graduation rate of International High School is 20-29%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend International High School?
224 students attend International High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of International High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of International High School?
International High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does International High School offer ?
International High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is International High School part of?
International High School is part of Lawrence School District.
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