Serving 470 students in grades 9-12, International High School At Laguardia Community College ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is equal to the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
International High School At Laguardia Community College's student population of 470 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of International High School At Laguardia Community College is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
82%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of International High School At Laguardia Community College?
The graduation rate of International High School At Laguardia Community College is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend International High School At Laguardia Community College?
470 students attend International High School At Laguardia Community College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of International High School At Laguardia Community College students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of International High School At Laguardia Community College?
International High School At Laguardia Community College has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does International High School At Laguardia Community College offer ?
International High School At Laguardia Community College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is International High School At Laguardia Community College part of?
International High School At Laguardia Community College is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
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