- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
International High School at Prospect Heights
Federal NCES profile for International High School at Prospect Heights, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009505712
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International High School at Prospect Heights 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
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
International High School at Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights ranks #89 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009505712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
International High School at Prospect Heights grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 360009505712 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 12.6:1 · 76.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
International High School at Prospect Heights grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
International High School at Prospect Heights in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- Medgar Evers C
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- Ps 189 Bilingu
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- Ps 249 Caton (
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- Ps 316 Elijah
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- This school 303
International High School at Prospect Heights
303 students
What this shows International High School at Prospect Heights reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How International High School at Prospect Heights compares
International High School at Prospect Heights is a growing 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in New York - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.0%
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 55.1%
African American 19.8%
Two or More 15.2%
White 5.0%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, International High School at Prospect Heights is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How International High School at Prospect Heights Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to International High School at Prospect Heights's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about International High School at Prospect Heights
How many students attend International High School at Prospect Heights?
International High School at Prospect Heights has 303 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International High School at Prospect Heights?
The student-teacher ratio at International High School at Prospect Heights is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at International High School at Prospect Heights?
76.5% of students at International High School at Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights?
The largest demographic group at International High School at Prospect Heights is Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International High School at Prospect Heights?
International High School at Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, International High School at Prospect Heights 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 #17?
Besides International High School at Prospect Heights, New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.