INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT PROSPECT HEIGHTS

INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT PROSPECT HEIGHTS is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 398 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT PROSPECT HEIGHTS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT PROSPECT HEIGHTS (IHSPH)**, located in Brooklyn, New York, is a specialized public high school dedicated to serving students who are English Language Learners (ELLs). The school is part of the Internationals Network for Public Schools, which utilizes a unique educational model specifically designed to support recently arrived immigrants. By prioritizing linguistic development alongside rigorous academic content, the school creates an inclusive environment where students from diverse cultural backgrounds can bridge the gap between their native languages and English proficiency while working toward their high school diplomas.

The school’s curriculum is deeply rooted in project-based learning and collaborative instruction, which encourages students to develop critical thinking and communication skills in authentic, real-world contexts. Because the student body consists primarily of recent immigrants, the school emphasizes a supportive, multicultural community that values the students' diverse experiences. Through personalized instruction and strong social-emotional support systems, the INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT PROSPECT HEIGHTS aims to prepare its graduates not only for college and career success but also to become active, engaged citizens in their new communities.

For more information, contact INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT PROSPECT HEIGHTS at (718) 230-6333 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.