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#1382 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 29% in state

International High School at Lafayette

High School · New York City Geographic District #21 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #21 high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2630 BENSON AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11214

  • Math 62% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2021)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+1.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendImproving
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism47.8%

Students at International High School at Lafayette score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 28 points since 2018, to 50% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
37%

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

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

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where International High School at Lafayette 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 92Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 95Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable

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

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%

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

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
3 boys'·1 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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
High School of Sports ManagementEnrollment path unverified7.19–120.1 mi328Compare →
Kingsborough Early College SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.66–120.1 mi722Compare →
Leaders High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.39–120.1 mi373Compare →
Life Academy High School for Film and MusicEnrollment path unverified7.99–120.1 mi214Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

New York City Geographic District #21

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#12 of 40
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

International High School at Lafayette is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About International High School at Lafayette

International High School at Lafayette is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #21, serving approximately 335 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,382 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about International High School at Lafayette

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 #1,382 of 4,742 schools in NY.

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

International High School at Lafayette has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
335
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.8%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 11214)
88,994
Area average commute
45.2 min
Area median age
41.1
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 · 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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