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.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 86%

Academic Highlights: Performance-Based Assessment Tasks (PBATs), Early College Classes

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Early College, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Extended Day Program, Health Center, Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Internships, 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
PSAL Team
Middle College High School at LaGuardia Community
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
International High School at LaGuardia Community College (24Q530)
Middle College High School at LaGuardia Community College (24Q520)
Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Secondary School for Arts and Technology (24Q560)
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
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
509
522
523
    Grade 12 Students
161
175
177
    Grade 11 Students
114
118
108
    Grade 10 Students
117
118
120
    Grade 9 Students
117
111
118
Avg. Class Size
22.4
20.7
17.4
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
17.0
17.2
17.7
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 0 / 1
0 / 6 / 0
0 / 6 / 0
Attendance %
90%
92%
Graduation %
93%
90%
College %
87%
84%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,236 (505) / 119
114
877 (364) / 119
110

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 (2024-25)
Student Responses 49% responded
Academic Rigor 
  98.50%
Academic Engagement 
  98.27%
Safety 
  99.00%
Bully Prevention 
  98.63%
Inclusivity 
  98.36%
Mental Support 
  98.38%
Environment 
  93.00%
Post-School Support 
  98.30%
Teacher Responses 77% responded
Academic Rigor 
  79.50%
School Satisfaction 
  73.50%
Student Behavior 
  65.00%
Student Support 
  84.67%
School Leadership 
  60.27%
Instructional Clarity 
  68.80%
Instructional Development 
  82.44%
Post-School Support 
  97.50%
Family Responses 34% responded
Education 
  97.86%
Teacher Support 
  97.67%
Safety 
  98.67%
School Community 
  73.88%
School Leadership 
  97.20%
Post-School Support 
  97.50%

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 52.30%
Female 47.70%
English Language Learners:
  79.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  1.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  88.90%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 8.80%
Black 1.00%
Hispanic 85.30%
White 3.90%
Other 1.00%
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 (2024-25)
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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