- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elmhurst, NY
International High School for Health Sciences
Federal NCES profile for International High School for Health Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009806432
👥 S:T ratio 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International High School for Health Sciences earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
International High School for Health Sciences has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International High School for Health Sciences ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Elmhurst, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009806432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
International High School for Health Sciences held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 360009806432 · Elmhurst, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 14.6:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
International High School for Health Sciences held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
International High School for Health Sciences in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 61 Leonardo
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
2,131 students
- Newtown High S
Newtown High School
2,072 students
- Aviation Caree
Aviation Career and Technical Education High School
1,924 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland High School
1,711 students
- Is 73 Frank Sa
Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the)
1,581 students
- This school 292
International High School for Health Sciences
292 students
What this shows International High School for Health Sciences reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How International High School for Health Sciences compares
International High School for Health Sciences held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.6%
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 81.5%
Asian 10.6%
White 5.5%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, International High School for Health Sciences is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How International High School for Health Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to International High School for Health Sciences's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about International High School for Health Sciences
How many students attend International High School for Health Sciences?
International High School for Health Sciences has 292 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elmhurst, NY. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at International High School for Health Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at International High School for Health Sciences is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at International High School for Health Sciences?
79.8% of students at International High School for Health Sciences 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 for Health Sciences?
The largest demographic group at International High School for Health Sciences is Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment, in Elmhurst, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International High School for Health Sciences?
International High School for Health Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 for Health Sciences rank among high schools in Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, International High School for Health Sciences ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides International High School for Health Sciences, New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.