- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
International High School at Lafayette
Federal NCES profile for International High School at Lafayette, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360015205823
👥 S:T ratio 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International High School at Lafayette earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #89 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
International High School at Lafayette has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International High School at Lafayette ranks #89 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015205823 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
International High School at Lafayette shrank from 353 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 360015205823 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 12.7:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
International High School at Lafayette shrank from 353 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
International High School at Lafayette in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward R Murro
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- John Dewey Hig
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- This school 331
International High School at Lafayette
331 students
What this shows International High School at Lafayette reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How International High School at Lafayette compares
International High School at Lafayette is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in New York - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.1%
White 29.3%
Asian 15.4%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, International High School at Lafayette is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How International High School at Lafayette Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to International High School at Lafayette's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about International High School at Lafayette
How many students attend International High School at Lafayette?
International High School at Lafayette has 331 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International High School at Lafayette?
The student-teacher ratio at International High School at Lafayette is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at International High School at Lafayette?
85.0% of students at International High School at Lafayette are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International High School at Lafayette?
The largest demographic group at International High School at Lafayette is Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International High School at Lafayette?
International High School at Lafayette has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does International High School at Lafayette rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, International High School at Lafayette ranks #89 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #21?
Besides International High School at Lafayette, New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), and John Dewey High School (2,209 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.