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International High School

High School · Paterson Public School District · Paterson, NJ

A Paterson Public School District high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

200 Grand Street, Paterson, NJ 07501

  • Math 18% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 34% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-7.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-23.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.3 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation18.4%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$27,885
Chronic Absenteeism51.8%

Students at International High School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency18%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
1%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
9%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
7%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
7%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
53%
2025
Math
18%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where International High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 56Good Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,339/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paterson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$40,699

Median home value

$304,400

Median rent

$1,442/mo

College educated

8.9%

Homeownership

16%

Poverty rate

27.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offeredIB Programme
18.4% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·214 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Paterson Arts and Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–120.1 mi1,212Compare →
College Achieve Paterson Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.7K–120.4 mi1,499Compare →
John F. Kennedy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.39–120.6 mi1,794Compare →
Newcomers High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.39–120.7 mi82Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Paterson Public School District

Schools in district
43
Rank in district
#26 of 43
District spending per student
$27,885NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

International High School is listed in Paterson Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About International High School

International High School is a public high school in Paterson, NJ, part of Paterson Public School District, serving approximately 662 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,059 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about International High School

What grades does International High School serve?

International High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend International High School?

International High School has an enrollment of approximately 662 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at International High School?

The student-teacher ratio at International High School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does International High School rank in NJ?

International High School ranks #2,059 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is International High School's MySchoolScout rating?

International High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at International High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, International High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is International High School a charter school?

No, International High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is International High School a Title I school?

No, International High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for International High School?

81.3% of students at International High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
662
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Passaic County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.8%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 07501)
35,321
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
31.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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