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What’s Special

Serves new immigrants

The Downside

Some students would like more challenge

Claremont International High School is a safe, supportive school that serves students who have been in the country for four years or less who are learning to speak, read and write in English. It opened in 2012 in partnership with International Network for Public Schools, an organization with long experience successfully preparing new immigrants for college, including those who have had little schooling in their home country.

Academics & Instruction: Because students arrive at the school with different educational backgrounds and varying degrees of English fluency, classes mix age groups (the average age for incoming 9th-graders is 16.7 years). Teens work together in groups at tables where they often collaborate on projects and translate for one another.

In 11th grade, students have three-month internships at businesses and community organizations to acquaint them with the world of work and to help them develop their English skills in a non-school setting. Internships have included work at the Bronx Borough of Tourism, St. Barnabas Hospital and an animal rescue organization.

Some students would like more challenge; less than half said teachers ask difficult questions in class, according to the NYC School Survey. Students may take college-level classes with Hostos Community College. Courses have included anatomy and physiology, acting, and public speaking. Despite challenges students face, the school has had success stories. For an example, a newly arrived student from Honduras with interrupted formal education went on to earn an award from the National Honor Society, which recognizes outstanding high school students and gives out scholarships. In addition to arts and theater classes, the school has clubs for coding, crochet, dance, guitar and more. 

Culture & Environment: Teachers are experienced and they value the life experiences of their students, said principal Elizabeth Demchak, who is trusted by staff, according to the NYC School Survey. The tone is safe and supportive. Students may join culture clubs for African, Arabic, Bangla and Latino students. All teens take part in restorative justice circles, where they get support as they talk through conflict.

Building & Facilities: The school is housed in the William H. Taft Educational Campus, which it shares with several small high schools. Students from all schools may participate in campus-wide PSAL sports teams.

College & Career: The community organization, New Settlement, helps students apply to college and secure financial aid. (Lydie Raschka, web reports and interview, August 2023)

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Academics

School
Citywide
How many students graduate in 4 years?
 
92%
How many English language learners graduate in 4 years?
 
92%
Average daily attendance
 
84%
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
 
46%
From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide and 2022-23 NYC School Survey

Students

366
Number of students
Citywide Average is 615

Race/Ethnicity


School
Citywide
Low-income students
 
100%
Students with disabilities
 
7%
Multilingual learners
 
86%
From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Safety & Vibe

School
Citywide
How many students were suspended?
 
0%
How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
 
82%
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
 
38%
How many students say that some are bullied at their school because of their gender or sexual orientation?
 
32%
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
 
100%
From the 2022-23 NYC School Survey and 2019-20 NY State Report Card

Faculty & Staff

School
Citywide
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
 
93%
11.2
Years of principal experience at this school
Citywide Average is 7
167
Number of students for each guidance counselor or social worker
Citywide Average is 191
How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
 
84%
Are teachers effective?
From the 2022-23 NYC School Survey, 2022-23 School Quality Guide, 2021-22 Report on School-Based Staff Demographics, 2023 Guidance Counselor Report, and this school's most recent Quality Review Report

Advanced Courses

Which students have access to advanced courses at this school? Learn more

Calculus

Not offered in 2021-21

Computer Science

 
17%

Physics

Not offered in 2021-21

Advanced Foreign Language

 
19%

AP/IB Arts, English, History or Social Science

 
19%

AP/IB Math or Science

Not offered in 2021-21

Music

 
49%
From unpublished, anonymized data from the 2021-22 school year provided by the New York State Education Department, brought to you by

College Readiness

School
Citywide
How many students graduate with test scores high enough to enroll at CUNY without remedial help?
 
36%
How many students take a college-level course or earn a professional certificate?
 
59%
How many students who have graduated from this high school stay in college for at least 3 semesters?
 
35%
From the 2020-21 and 2022-23 School Quality Guide
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Programs & Admissions

From the 2024 High School Directory

Claremont International High School (Y64A)

Admissions Method: Screened: Language

Offerings

From the 2024 High School Directory

Language Courses

Spanish

Advanced Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP French Language and Culture, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited])

Boys PSAL teams

Baseball, Basketball, Soccer

Girls PSAL teams

Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball

Coed PSAL teams

Table Tennis

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Contact & Location

Location

240 East 172 Street
Bronx NY 10457

Trains: 4 Line to Mt Eden Av; B Line, D Line to 170th St

Buses: Bx1, Bx11, Bx15, Bx18, Bx2, Bx32, Bx35, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, BxM4


Contact

Principal: Elizabeth Demchak

Parent Coordinator: Alexandra Mateo

Phone: 718-410-4001

Website

Other Details

Shared campus? Yes

This school shares the Taft Educational Campus with five other schools

Uniforms required? No
Metal detectors? Yes

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