International High School (Closed 2023)

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
This chart displays total students of International High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of International High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of International High School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
(15-16)
≤10%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of International High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
≤10%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of International High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of International High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in International High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
(15-16)
97%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in International High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in International High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
(15-16)
2%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in International High School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of International High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
20-29%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of International High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
76%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in International High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in International High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
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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