International High School at Prospect Heights

International High School at Prospect Heights
Address
883 Classon Avenue
Brooklyn, New York, 11225
United States
Coordinates 40°40′11.45″N 73°57′39.72″W / 40.6698472°N 73.9610333°W / 40.6698472; -73.9610333Coordinates: 40°40′11.45″N 73°57′39.72″W / 40.6698472°N 73.9610333°W / 40.6698472; -73.9610333
Information
School district New York City DOE District 17
School number K524
Principal Nedda De Castro
Teaching staff 29.3 (FTE) (as of 2007-08)[1]
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 417 (as of 2007-08)[1]
Student to teacher ratio 14.2 (as of 2007-08)[1]
Website www.ihsph.org

International High School at Prospect Heights is one of four schools on the former Prospect Heights High School campus in Brooklyn, New York. An Empowerment School, International High addresses the needs of recent immigrant students. The International High School @ Prospect Heights empowers recent immigrant students by teaching them fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English through a rigorous curriculum that is language rich, interdisciplinary, and project-based. Students learn to think critically, navigate societal constructs and prepare for college and other educational opportunities after high school. Students, staff and families create a caring school environment that promotes collaboration, cross-cultural interaction, and appreciation of diversity. Above all, International High School students become successful contributing members of society and conscientious global citizens of the future.

The International High School at Prospect Heights opened its doors to its first class in 2004, under the leadership of Alexandra Anormaliza.

Extracurricular activities

The International High School at Prospect Heights offers students many extracurricular activities such as: African Club, French Club, Haitian Club, Latino/Spanish Club, Science Club, Drama Club, Guitar Ensemble, etc.

References

Notes
  1. 1 2 3 "School Detail for International High School At Prospect Heights". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 2010-03-20.

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