International High School at LaGuardia Community College (24Q530)

45-35 Van Dam Street, Queens, NY 11101, Queens
Phone: 718-392-3433
Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm
School Website: https://ihsnyc.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/24Q530/
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School Leader: Jaclyn Valane (jvalane@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Joelle Lobberecht Vecs (jlobberechtvecs@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Blanca Loria (bloria@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Jessica Tolentino (jtolentino11@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Jessica Tolentino (jtolentino11@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Harry Schutz (hschutz@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

We are a small, multicultural high school on the campus of LaGuardia Community College. All of our students are new to the country. We focus on English language development. Our teachers collaborate on interdisciplinary teams. We prepare English Language Learners for success in college and careers. Students develop their academic and English skills by completing individual and group projects. Students present portfolios for graduation and are able to stay for a free year of college as part of our Early College Program after they complete their high school graduation requirements within four years. While in the Early College Program, we provide students with academic support classes to ensure their success in college.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 86%

Academic Highlights: Performance-Based Assessment Tasks (PBATs)

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Early College, Extended Day Program, Health Center, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 2 GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Summer Orientation, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • Performance Assessment School, which base graduation requirements on the successful completion of performance assessments in major subject areas in lieu of one or more Regents exams
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • School for New Arrivals, which serve students who are new to the country
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Algebra II (College Course [Credited]), Arts (College Course [Credited]), Biology (College Course [Credited]), Calculus (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), US History (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (College Course [Credited])
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf
Other Sports
Badminton, Pong, Soccer
Clubs
After-School Tutoring, Art, College Trips, Computer Lab, Cultural Clubs, Dance, Garden Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), International Food Festival, Liberty Partnership, Music Club, Newspaper, Photography, SAT Prep, Saturday Literacy Explorers Program, Sports, Student Government, Theater Program, YMCA for After-School Sports
Art
At International High School at LaGuardia Community College, students study two dimensional visual arts media, including drawing, painting and collage. They broaden their creative horizons, expand their English vocabulary and knowledge of art history while practicing a variety of techniques and styles. Since all of our students are English language learners, we place a heavy emphasis on English language development in all of our content area and non-content area courses. Students are required to turn in written critiques/reflections at the end of each unit. They learn to work alongside other young artists in a vibrant, supportive workshop environment while also learning to work independently in pursuit of an individual sense of expression. All students moving from our ninth and tenth grade Junior Institute to our eleventh and twelfth grade Senior Institute must present a creative portfolio project before a committee as one of their six graduation portfolio requirements.
Programs
International High School at LaGuardia Community College(Q27J)
Project-Based Learning

Students work on projects in all classes that align to our graduation portfolio rubrics. In all classes, students learn English and build research, writing, and presentation skills through their project work. All students complete a native language project each year as well, to strengthen their native language skills. Classes are small, usually 25 students, and students work together in groups in each class.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on English proficiency and/or home language. Offers are made in priority group and rank order. See program details for more information
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:471 / 100 (4.71)345 / 100 (3.45)
SWD applicants/seats:34 / 19 (1.79)20 / 19 (1.05)
Rank Avg: 4.52
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
522
523
510
    Grade 12 Students
175
177
157
    Grade 11 Students
118
108
119
    Grade 10 Students
118
120
103
    Grade 9 Students
111
118
131
Avg. Class Size
20.7
17.4
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 6 / 0
0 / 6 / 0
<5 / 0 / 1
Attendance %
90%
92%
90%
Graduation %
93%
90%
91%
College %
87%
84%
78%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,236 (505) / 119
114
877 (364) / 119
110
957 / 119
113

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  97.71%
Academic Engagement 
  97.69%
Safety 
  97.75%
Bully Prevention 
  97.50%
Inclusivity 
  99.60%
Mental Support 
  98.22%
Environment 
  98.13%
Post-School Support 
  99.22%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  92.80%
School Satisfaction 
  91.00%
Student Behavior 
  91.38%
Student Support 
  98.29%
School Leadership 
  89.77%
Instructional Clarity 
  98.67%
Instructional Development 
  98.11%
Post-School Support 
  99.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  99.00%
Teacher Support 
  97.86%
Safety 
  99.67%
School Community 
  77.44%
School Leadership 
  98.63%
Post-School Support 
  98.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  93.30%
CC Regents
  63
Impact Score
  0.86
Performance Score
  0.55
College Aptitude
CCR
  52.30%
SAT Math
  414
SAT R/W
  412
Postsecondary
2-Year College 3.70%
4-Year College 26.60%
Other Postsecondary 55.00%
Unknown 14.70%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 49.80%
Female 50.00%
Other 0.20%
English Language Learners:
  78.70%
Students with Disabilities:
  0.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  89.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 7.30%
Black 0.40%
Hispanic 87.40%
White 3.60%
Other 1.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 23.30%
White 60.00%
Other 16.70%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  0.80%
Students with SETSS
  0.40%
Students with ICT
  0.00%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  100.00%
Has some programs
  0.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  100.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  0.00%
IEP Student Performance

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  63
4-Year Grad. Rate
  93.2
ELL Progress
  52

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

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