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#3974 of 4,742 schools in NY

International High School for Health Sciences

High School · New York City Geographic District #24 · Elmhurst, NY

A New York City Geographic District #24 high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

48-01 90TH ST, Elmhurst, NY 11373

  • Math 67% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2021)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-3.53 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency56% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation2.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism52.2%

Students at International High School for Health Sciences score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 56% in 2021, across a 6-year record (2016–2021).

Show all 6 years by subject
2016
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2016-2021)

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

Based on 12 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where International High School for Health Sciences 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 93Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 76Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$71,470

Median home value

$683,200

Median rent

$1,913/mo

College educated

29.6%

Homeownership

27.7%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11373; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
5 boys'·2 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 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
Newtown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–120.0 mi1,892Compare →
Civic Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.09–120.2 mi568Compare →
Pan American International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.99–120.2 mi507Compare →
Voyages PreparatoryEnrollment path unverified6.09–120.2 mi187Compare →

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 #24

Schools in district
57
Rank in district
#50 of 56
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 for Health Sciences is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About International High School for Health Sciences

International High School for Health Sciences is a public high school in Elmhurst, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #24, serving approximately 245 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,974 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about International High School for Health Sciences

What grades does International High School for Health Sciences serve?

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

How many students attend International High School for Health Sciences?

International High School for Health Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at International High School for Health Sciences is 11.7:1. 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 for Health Sciences rank in NY?

International High School for Health Sciences ranks #3,974 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is International High School for Health Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?

International High School for Health Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 for Health Sciences?

Based on loaded state assessment records, International High School for Health Sciences has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).

Is International High School for Health Sciences a charter school?

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

Is International High School for Health Sciences a Title I school?

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

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

85.3% of students at International High School for Health Sciences 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
245
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.2%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 11373)
99,433
Area average commute
42.2 min
Area median age
38.3
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 · 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 11373; 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, 2016-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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