- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Paterson, NJ
International High School
Federal NCES profile for International High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341269000809
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools.
- #7 of 8
- high schools in Paterson · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
International High School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International High School ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Paterson, NJ.
School address
District: Paterson Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341269000809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
International High School held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 341269000809 · Paterson, NJ High · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 13.3:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastside High School (2,073 students)
International High School held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
International High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastside High
Eastside High School
2,073 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High School
1,846 students
- Joseph a. Taub
Joseph a. Taub School
976 students
- School 16 813
School 16
813 students
- School 5 753
School 5
753 students
- This school 650
International High School
650 students
What this shows International High School reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How International High School compares
International High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▲ 95% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.5%
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.
Funding equity
$25,726
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.5%
African American 15.4%
Asian 6.0%
White 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, International High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Paterson Public School District reports $25,726 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How International High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Taub School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 16 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School 5 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to International High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar high schools in Paterson
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about International High School
How many students attend International High School?
International High School has 650 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paterson, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at International High School?
The student-teacher ratio at International High School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at International High School?
57.6% of students at International High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International High School?
The largest demographic group at International High School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment, in Paterson, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International High School?
International High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does International High School rank among high schools in Paterson?
By Resource Investment Index, International High School ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Paterson, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Paterson on the city page.
What other schools are in Paterson Public School District?
Besides International High School, Paterson Public School District also operates Eastside High School (2,073 students), John F. Kennedy High School (1,846 students), and Joseph a. Taub School (976 students). See the Paterson Public School District district page for the complete list.