At a Glance
A screened high school with exceptional family trust and zero suspensions, serving a predominantly Hispanic student body in one of the Bronx's most economically challenged neighborhoods
Families who value a strong school community and positive family-school relationships over test score transparency; parents comfortable navigating urban neighborhood challenges; students who benefit from extensive extracurricular offerings including arts, sports, and leadership programs; ELL students needing dedicated language support.
- Zero suspensions — exceptional discipline climate in a district averaging 0.84%
- Perfect teacher-rated instruction quality (100%)
- Near-universal parent trust (99% principal, 97% teacher)
- Program richness score of 100/100 with extensive arts, sports, STEM, languages, and extracurriculars
- Screened admissions with competitive 33% offer rate
- Dedicated ELL Support and Humanities academic tracks
- No academic proficiency data provided — parents cannot benchmark against district averages
- Very low neighborhood safety scores and environmental health concerns (asthma rates, air quality)
- Extremely low neighborhood education orientation (5.36) means families may need to look outside the area for supplemental educational resources
- Low family survey response rate (10%) means parent voice may not be fully represented
- Low homeownership (6.1%) and high poverty (40%) suggest many families face economic instability that could affect school involvement
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 7
District 7 contains several high-performing charter schools (Leaders of Excellence at 97/100, South Bronx Classical at 96/100), making this a competitive landscape. International Community High School operates as a district zoned screened school rather than a charter, offering a different model. With a program richness score of 100/100 and exceptional trust metrics, it stands out for family engagement and culture rather than available academic performance data.
Academic performance data is not provided in this dataset, so direct comparisons to the district's 51% ELA and 49% math averages cannot be made. The school operates as a screened admissions institution, suggesting a selective student body. The curriculum includes Humanities, ELL Support, World Languages, and a STEM track in Computer Science/Website Design.
The culture here is the story. Parent satisfaction matches the district average at 93%, but trust metrics are extraordinary: 97% parent-teacher trust and 99% parent-principal trust. Teachers rate instruction quality at a perfect 100%, and collegial trust among staff is 95%. The school has zero suspensions — a striking achievement in a district where the average suspension rate is 0.84%. With a 10% family survey response rate and only 21 teacher responses, the data represents a subset, but the signals are consistently strong.
This is a predominantly Hispanic school (79%) serving 356 students in grades 9-12, reflecting the neighborhood's demographics. Black students make up 15%, with minimal Asian (2%) and White (4%) representation. The diversity index of 39% is relatively low, which is typical for a neighborhood-served school in a culturally concentrated area. Nine percent of students have IEPs, and the school offers robust ELL Support alongside its humanities and language programs.
Mott Haven-Port Morris is one of the Bronx's most economically stressed neighborhoods, with a median household income of just $29,110, 40% poverty rate, and only 6% homeownership. The education orientation score of 5.36 (out of 100) indicates few educational resources in the immediate area. Safety scores are concerning at 16.86, with high crime density and elevated environmental health risks (asthma rates of 75.5 per 1,000). However, the area has transit access (48.28 score) and some stability (66.67). Families here are navigating real challenges.
The neighborhood is walkable given its urban density, but parents should consider the safety context and environmental factors (air quality, traffic) when deciding on commutes.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 35 families responded (10% rate)
Programs & Activities
Admissions Demand
Each new student and family attends a comprehensive orientation session during the last week of August.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is International Community High School a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for International Community High School yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 9 to 12 in Mott Haven-Port Morris.
- What grades does International Community High School serve?
- International Community High School serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into International Community High School?
- International Community High School is a screened school — it admits by application, weighing grades, attendance, and sometimes a test or interview.
- Is International Community High School public, charter, or private?
- International Community High School is a public school in NYC Community School District 7.
- What neighborhood is International Community High School in?
- International Community High School is in Mott Haven-Port Morris, Bronx.
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