INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH SCIENCES

257 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The International High School for Health Sciences (IHSHS), located in Elmhurst, Queens, is a specialized secondary school dedicated to preparing students for careers in the healthcare and medical fields. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s network, the school focuses on integrating rigorous academic instruction with career-technical education (CTE). Its curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the sciences and humanities, while offering specialized pathways that expose them to clinical practices, health policy, and community wellness.

A defining characteristic of the school is its commitment to supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) and a diverse student body. By utilizing an inquiry-based learning model, IHSHS emphasizes the development of critical thinking and communication skills necessary for navigating the complexities of the medical industry. Through partnerships with local hospitals, research institutions, and health organizations, the school provides students with hands-on learning opportunities, mentorship, and a clear trajectory toward post-secondary education and professional success in the health sciences.

257

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	200
Black	5
Asian	34
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
200 (77.8 %)
Asian
34 (13.2 %)
White
10 (3.9 %)
Two or More
6 (2.3 %)
Black
5 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
Phone:	(718)595-8600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 9 56

Grade 10 93

Grade 11 40

Grade 12 68