International High School

200 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 694 students in grades 9-12, International High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 694 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

International High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

International High School's student population of 694 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
694 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

International High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of International High School is 0.41, 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 (NJ)
#2009 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of International High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
36%
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 New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
49%
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 New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of International High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
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Hispanic
75%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in International High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in International High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of International High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of International High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
31%
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 New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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 New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International High School's ranking?
International High School is ranked #2009 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are International High School often compared to?
International High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Passaic County Technical Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of International High School?
The graduation rate of International High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend International High School?
694 students attend International High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of International High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of International High School?
International High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
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 Paterson Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 694 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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