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INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

45-35 VAN DAM ST, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0912Non-Charter
470
Students
Total enrolled
87%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
Mid-sized public school
Serves 470 students in grades 09–12 in LONG ISLAND CITY, New York.
15.2 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
72% on free or reduced lunch
This indicates a high share of economically disadvantaged students (national avg 52%). Eligibility is an indicator of household income.
About This School

INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE is a mid-sized high in LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, serving grades 09–12 with 470 students. About 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

470
Total Students
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
72%
Free Lunch
31
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0912) are served by this school
Gender Distribution226 male · 244 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility72%
National avg 52% · 337 students
Student Composition
10%
82%
Asian10%
White5%
Hispanic / Latino82%
Black1%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360009804896

Academic Outcomes at INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
85-89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
87%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 87% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location
CountyQueens County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (718)392-3433
NCES ID: 360009804896
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LONG ISLAND CITY seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
45-35 VAN DAM ST, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.