Our Results:
Student Performance
Our schools support students to make successful transitions to college: Over 90% of our graduates continue on to college after high school.
Research Study
Michelle Fine and a team of researchers from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York recently completed a study of the three oldest International High Schools.
Download ReportGraduation Rates
Internationals graduation rates exceed those of other ELLs and native English speakers in New York CityInternational High Schools are graduating 65% of our students in four years compared to 33% for the ELL population in New York City and 52% for the general New York City high school population.
Source:NYCPS(2004). 2003-2004 Annual School Report. NY:New York City Public Schools. NYCDOE. (Feb 2005). Assessment and Accountability Report: The Class of 2004 Four Year Longitudinal Graduation and Drop-Out Report.
Drop-Out Rates
Our drop-out rates are substantially lower than the ELL population in New York City as well as those of native English speakers.Internationals have an average drop-out rate of 5% compared to 26% for ELLs in other New York City high schools and 16% for the general New York City high school population.
Source:NYCPS(2004). 2003-2004 Annual School Report. NY:New York City Public Schools. NYCDOE. (Feb 2005). Assessment and Accountability Report: The Class of 2004 Four Year Longitudinal Graduation and Drop-Out Report.
College Bound Rates
Internationals students attend college at rate well above national and city averages92% of graduates from Internationals plan to attend college compared to 72% of students in the United States and 67% in New York City.
Note: Regions are shown where Internationals schools are located. Internationals data represents students who are accepted to college and plan to attend. Regional data shows post-graduation plans of either a four- or two-year college.
Source: Urban Institute 2001; NYC DOE, NY State Department of Education.