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International High School at Lafayette

 
2630 Benson Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11214
Phone: (718) 333-7860  Fax: (718) 342-2352
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Principal: Michael F. Soet
Parent Coordinator: Annette Lentini (718) 333-7860

WHAT'S SPECIAL: Outstanding multilingual teachers.
DOWNSIDE: Remote location makes transportation a burden; safety is an issue. (The school has moved since our review.)
 
Grade levels: 9 to 12
Class size: 20
Enrollment: 302
Ethnicity %:
  13 W; 37 B; 36 H; 14 A
4 year graduation rate: 94.0%
District 18
HS Supt: Linda Waite
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Neighborhood: Bensonhurst
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Part of a network of schools designed to serve new immigrants, this International High School offers small classes, outstanding teachers and engaging instruction based on projects. An oasis of idealism and collaboration, the school radiates support and an open, tolerant culture, exemplified by its young, multilingual faculty and their engaged, wide-awake students.

 

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Dec 4, 2007 "People take responsibility for the [whole] school, not just their [own] job," said Principal Michael Soet. He said he's proud of the cohesion of his staff and "their willingness to roll up their... read more
Feb 28, 2007 An article in The New York Times on Feb. 28, 2007 describes the many challenges the school has faced since... read more

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