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Henry Street School for International Studies

Public | 6-12 | 423 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 7, 2010

I love this school it has excellent teachers a strong principal and very challenging academic programs and im so happy that my child goes there as a senior
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2010

I love Henry Street!! There is excellent communication between parents and teachers. The 6th and 7th grade teachers even made a Homework website!!!! They go on wonderful hands on , educational trips. The staff are always willing to help students even providing enrichment programs. I have received helpful websites and books to use with my son at home to do more work with him. I lOVE Henry Street, not only as a parent, but as a teacher (not from Henry St.).It is evident that these teachers care.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 16, 2010

Henry Street feels like a real community. The 6th graders feel comfortable interacting with 11th and 12th graders. HSSIS continues to provide enriching experiences through classes on law, photography, band, Mandarin and many more electives. HSSIS comes close but, NO school deserves five stars because that leaves no room for improvement. In its 6th year HSSIS has continued to follow its mission of Internationalized Studies. Teacher led groups of HS students have experienced travel in Morocco, Spain, Seattle, and the 2010 trip is to India. Students simply apply for travel opportunitities.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 7, 2010

This school is the best.Parents don't know what it is like in this school all day,they can only assume!MR.LIN always trust in us and if he didn't he would of given up on us by now.This school will definitaley mature you and show you about the world that you'll have to deal with outside.I've noticed people coming from other schools, including my best friend who didn't know how to deal with bullies,fustration and failure but this school has definatley taught them how to deal with everything!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 1, 2007

This school is the absolute worst. There is no organization,structure of communication. The staff have little control over the kids and the uniform requirement were totally ignored by the kids. The new VP has no respect for the parents and assumes the worst of all the kids. Don't sent you child here. It is not anything as they pump it up to be at the orientation.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
15%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
19%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
12%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
30%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
7%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
18%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
22%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

15 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
14%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

27 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
15%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
15%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
6%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

171 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
26%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

9 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

124 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
25%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students14%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Students15%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Students15%
Students with disabilities13%
General population16%

English

All Students51%
Students with disabilities36%
General population56%

French

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students6%
Students with disabilities0%
General population7%

Global History and Geography

All Students28%
Students with disabilities22%
General population29%

Integrated Algebra

All Students42%
Students with disabilities28%
General population45%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students26%
Students with disabilities5%
General population31%

Physics

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

U.S. History and Government

All Students25%
Students with disabilities23%
General population26%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "C" for the middle school level. The school received a grade of "D" for the high school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 57% 21%
Black 29% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 8%
White 3% 51%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 96%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 10%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 67%N/A76%
Female 64%N/A79%
Male 70%N/A71%
Black or African American 65%N/A61%
Hispanic or Latino 60%N/A59%
Students with disabilities 67%N/A56%
General-Education students 67%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 55%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 14%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 21%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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220 Henry St
New York, NY 10002
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Phone: (212) 406-9411

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