International High School At Prospect Heights

883 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 291 students in grades 9-12, International High School At Prospect Heights ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

International High School At Prospect Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

International High School At Prospect Heights's student population of 291 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of International High School At Prospect Heights is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
<50%
46%
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(20-21)
35-39%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of International High School At Prospect Heights and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in International High School At Prospect Heights and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
55%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in International High School At Prospect Heights and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
16%
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White
4%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in International High School At Prospect Heights and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
17%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of International High School At Prospect Heights and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of International High School At Prospect Heights and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in International High School At Prospect Heights and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in International High School At Prospect Heights and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are International High School At Prospect Heights often compared to?
International High School At Prospect Heightsis often viewed alongside schools like Millennium Brooklyn High School, Bedford Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of International High School At Prospect Heights?
The graduation rate of International High School At Prospect Heights is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend International High School At Prospect Heights?
291 students attend International High School At Prospect Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of International High School At Prospect Heights students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of International High School At Prospect Heights?
International High School At Prospect Heights has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does International High School At Prospect Heights offer ?
International High School At Prospect Heights offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is International High School At Prospect Heights part of?
International High School At Prospect Heights is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
In what neighborhood is International High School At Prospect Heights located?
International High School At Prospect Heights is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 33 other public schools located in Crown Heights.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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