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International School for Liberal Arts

High School · New York City Geographic District #10 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District #10 high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2780 RESERVOIR AVE, Bronx, NY 10468

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2022)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-34.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-39.8 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness3.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
AP Participation12%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism73.7%

Students at International School for Liberal Arts score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 28 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
29%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
29%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
15%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where International School for Liberal Arts 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 88Very Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 68Bikeable

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

Median income

$46,624

Median home value

$259,400

Median rent

$1,594/mo

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

26.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10468; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
12% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
5 boys'·3 girls'·9 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
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the)Enrollment path unverified9.09–120.0 mi410Compare →
Discovery High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.79–120.0 mi386Compare →
High School for Teaching and the ProfessionsEnrollment path unverified6.79–120.0 mi358Compare →
Kingsbridge International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.79–120.0 mi212Compare →

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 #10

Schools in district
83
Rank in district
#73 of 83
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 School for Liberal Arts is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About International School for Liberal Arts

International School for Liberal Arts is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #10, serving approximately 475 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,261 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about International School for Liberal Arts

What grades does International School for Liberal Arts serve?

International School for Liberal Arts serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend International School for Liberal Arts?

International School for Liberal Arts has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at International School for Liberal Arts?

The student-teacher ratio at International School for Liberal Arts is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does International School for Liberal Arts rank in NY?

International School for Liberal Arts ranks #4,261 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is International School for Liberal Arts's MySchoolScout rating?

International School for Liberal Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 School for Liberal Arts?

Based on loaded state assessment records, International School for Liberal Arts has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is International School for Liberal Arts a charter school?

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

Is International School for Liberal Arts a Title I school?

No, International School for Liberal Arts is not currently a Title I school.

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

99.4% of students at International School for Liberal Arts 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
475
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
73.7%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 10468)
79,825
Area average commute
46.3 min
Area median age
34.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 10468; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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