International Commerce High School - Tempe

Humanities and Sciences Academy of the United Stat (4337)

www.humsci.org

Charter School 253 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

International Commerce High School (ICHS), located in Tempe, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school that operates under the umbrella of the Humanex Academy network. The school distinguishes itself through a specialized curriculum that blends traditional academic subjects with a strong emphasis on business, entrepreneurship, and commerce-related skills. Its educational philosophy is centered on preparing students not just for college, but for real-world professional environments by fostering critical thinking, financial literacy, and practical workplace competencies.

The school is known for maintaining a smaller, personalized learning environment, which allows for closer faculty-student interaction and a supportive campus culture. By focusing on the "human sciences" and commerce, ICHS aims to equip students with a well-rounded foundation that prepares them for post-secondary education or direct entry into the business world. Prospective families and students often choose the school for its unique mission to bridge the gap between abstract academic learning and the tangible skills required to succeed in a modern global economy.

253

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for International Commerce High School - Tempe
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	163
Black	24
Two or More	14
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
163 (64.4 %)
White
33 (13.0 %)
Black
24 (9.5 %)
American Indian
16 (6.3 %)
Two or More
14 (5.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Humanities and Sciences Academy of the United Stat (4337)
Phone:	(480)317-5900
Website:	http://www.humsci.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 55

Grade 12 194