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Public high school · New York City Geographic District #21 · Brooklyn, New York

International High School at Lafayette

International High School at Lafayette rates 5.3, below most New York City Geographic District #21 high schools, whose rated median is 6.0.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.3this school

5.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the New York City Geographic District #21 median is 6.0.

#3,705 of 4,744 schools in New York · New York City Geographic District #21: 12 high schools rated, median 6.0

The brief

A New York City Geographic District #21 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

Students at International High School at Lafayette score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

It ranks 3,705 of 4,744 schools in New York and 36 of 40 in New York City Geographic District #21.

Math62%76 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Reading37%66 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 28 points since 2018, to 50% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).2021 EdFacts; 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.2
25% of the rating
Academics
6.0
25% of the rating
College Readiness
4.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · 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 11214; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
International High School at Lafayette and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$64,286
Median home value
$1,007,400
Median rent
$1,710/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
33.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
92
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
95
Rider's Paradise
Bike Score
70
Very Bikeable
County reported crime
2,907/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Athletics
4 sports
3 boys' · 1 girls' · 4 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
91.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and seven rate higher than International High School at Lafayette.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does International High School at Lafayette serve?

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

How many students attend International High School at Lafayette?

International High School at Lafayette has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at International High School at Lafayette is 13.4:1. 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 at Lafayette rank in NY?

International High School at Lafayette ranks #3,705 of 4,744 schools in NY.

What is International High School at Lafayette's MySchoolScout rating?

International High School at Lafayette has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 at Lafayette?

Based on loaded state assessment records, International High School at Lafayette has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is International High School at Lafayette a charter school?

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

Is International High School at Lafayette a Title I school?

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

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

91.6% of students at International High School at Lafayette 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
335
Student-teacher ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
4-year graduation
70–74%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#36 of 40
Schools in district
40
District spending per student
Not available
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 11214)
88,994
Area average commute
45.2 min
Area median age
41.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.