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What’s Special

Project-based school for new immigrants learning English

The Downside

Limited clubs and activities

The International High School at Lafayette serves new immigrants who are learning to read, write and speak the English language. It was founded in 2005 with Internationals Network for Public Schools, which includes 31 schools nationwide that focus on educating new immigrants who have been in the country four years or less. Students come from more than 30 different countries. 

Academics & Instruction: Like all the international schools, classes are taught mostly in English. The largest percentage of students here speak Spanish, as do many staff. Other languages include Russian, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Mandarin, Urdu, Uzbek and Cantonese.

Teachers help students in their native languages but expect tests and projects to be done in English. Classes combine students of different academic levels, so students can help one another. Field trips and 11th grade internships are an important part of the learning process, allowing teens to talk and write in English in everyday situations.

While many high schools need students to pass five NY State Regents exams, IHSPH only asks for two: English language arts and math. In the other subjects, students show their work through essays, research papers, art projects or science experiments to a group of teachers and visitors. Teens get two years of weekly mentoring to get ready.

Many students face challenges. Teachers adjust how and what they teach based on students’ needs. Those who have missed a lot of school take a special English class with only five to ten students focused on reading and vocabulary. These students also attend homework help sessions after school and a club on Saturdays to practice English while exploring New York City.

Students may earn college credit for free by taking classes through Kingsborough Community College. This program was designed to help middle-achieving students get ready for college. High school teachers, who meet all the criteria, teach the courses at the high school.

Culture & Environment: The small school has had steady numbers of students for many years. Students report that they feel safe in school on the NYC School Survey. The school uses the Restorative Practice model to train students to prevent and work through conflict. 
College & Career: Seniors take a college and career support class and college exploration starts earlier.

Building & Facilities: The school shares the Lafayette Educational Complex with four other schools. Students may take part in a wide array of sports, including football. They must pass through metal detectors at the entrance. (Lydie Raschka, Web reports, November 2023)

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School Stats

Academics

School
Citywide
How many students graduate in 4 years?
 
75%
How many English language learners graduate in 4 years?
 
75%
Average daily attendance
 
84%
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
 
41%
From the 2023-24 School Quality Guide and 2023-24 NYC School Survey

Students

349
Number of students
Citywide Average is 608

Race/Ethnicity


School
Citywide
Low-income students
 
94%
Students with disabilities
 
2%
Multilingual learners
 
86%
From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Safety & Vibe

School
Citywide
How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
 
90%
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
 
27%
How many students say that some are bullied at their school because of their gender or sexual orientation?
 
26%
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
 
95%
From the 2023-24 NYC School Survey and 2019-20 NY State Report Card

Faculty & Staff

School
Citywide
1.2
Years of principal experience at this school
Citywide Average is 8
62
Number of students for each guidance counselor or social worker
Citywide Average is 119

Teachers’ Race/Ethnicity


How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
 
86%
Are teachers effective?
From the 2023-24 NYC School Survey, 2023-24 School Quality Guide, 2021-22 Report on School-Based Staff Demographics, 2023 Guidance Counselor Report, and this school's most recent Quality Review Report

College and Career Readiness

School
Citywide
How well are students prepared for college and careers after four years at this school? What is a College and Career Readiness (CCR) Score?
 
44
How many students take a college-level course or earn a professional certificate?
 
69%
How many students who have graduated from this high school stay in college for at least 3 semesters?
 
44%
From the 2023-24 School Quality Guide
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Programs & Admissions

From the 2024 High School Directory

International High School at Lafayette (K38R)

Admissions Method: Screened: Language

Offerings

From the 2024 High School Directory

Advanced Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (College Course [Uncredited])

Boys PSAL teams

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling

Girls PSAL teams

Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball

Coed PSAL teams

Cricket

Read about admissions, academics, and more at this school on NYCDOE’s MySchools

NYC Department of Education: MySchools

Contact & Location

Location

2630 Benson Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11214

Trains: D Line to Bay 50th St; N Line to 86th St

Buses: B1, B3, B4, B6, B64, B82, B82-SBS, X28, X38


Contact

Principal: Melissa De Leon

Parent Coordinator: Carlos Franco

Phone: 718-333-7860

Website

Other Details

Shared campus? Yes

This school shares the Lafayette Educational Campus with four other schools

Uniforms required? No
Metal detectors? Yes

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