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What’s Special

Provides Spanish-speaking newcomers with strong arts-focused classes

The Downside

No on-site outdoor sports fields

The Pan American International High School (PAIHS) in Elmhurst is an Internationals Network public high school that serves newly arrived Latinx students and provides them with a bilingual education. In the classroom and in after-school programs, students study content in both English and Spanish. The school’s specialty programming focuses largely on the visual and performing arts.

The school also offers families adult English classes and Spanish-language workshops on personal finance and immigration paperwork.

Academics and Instruction: In all classrooms, PAIHS faculty and staff engage with students in both their native Spanish and English. Often, students will use Spanish and English together in the same class lesson or extracurricular activity.

The school also has a strong sense of community—offering youth advocacy groups that participate in neighborhood improvement, student internships, and a rich performing and visual arts program that hosts plays and other performances year-round.

Starting in 9th grade, students can specialize in different subject areas like computer science, visual art, and music.

Students who need more support from teachers can attend extra academic support sessions before and after school and on Saturdays.

College & Career: In addition to Advanced Placement (AP) classes, students may take special courses offered each semester through LaGuardia Community College, or participate in paid internships in the community. PAIHS has a full college advising team and is a part of many NYC Department of Education (DOE) initiatives such as Future Ready NYC, Modern Youth Apprenticeship, and the Immigrant Ambassador Program. All seniors apply to college and receive 1:1 advising from a college advisor.

Culture & Environment: In the 2023 NYC Schools Survey, students, staff and families report that there is a positive, safe learning environment and above-average levels of support compared to other NYC high schools.

The school prides itself in its encouragement of inclusivity through celebrations, cultural affirming practices and lessons, and other activities based on students' interests. Students take courses that value native language development and culture with a focus on the Latinx community. Each year, PAIHS hosts an “International Night” where students perform folkloric music and dance from a variety of Latin American countries such as Mexico, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Building & Facilities: The school has a new playground, a multipurpose room/gymnasium for sports training, and a library. Students gather in the modern and open lobby space to read a book, work with a mentor, or join a team activity. (Paul Rochford, web reports and questionnaire responses, December 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?
 
98%
How many English language learners graduate in 4 years?
 
98%
Average daily attendance
 
95%
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
 
14%
From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide and 2022-23 NYC School Survey

Students

522
Number of students
Citywide Average is 617

Race/Ethnicity


School
Citywide
Low-income students
 
100%
Students with disabilities
 
2%
Multilingual learners
 
88%
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?
 
93%
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
 
29%
How many students say that some are bullied at their school because of their gender or sexual orientation?
 
22%
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
 
96%
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?
 
96%
2.0
Years of principal experience at this school
Citywide Average is 7
135
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?
 
81%
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

 
31%

Physics

 
5%

Advanced Foreign Language

 
55%

AP/IB Arts, English, History or Social Science

 
61%

AP/IB Math or Science

 
7%

Music

 
65%
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?
 
39%
How many students take a college-level course or earn a professional certificate?
 
74%
How many students who have graduated from this high school stay in college for at least 3 semesters?
 
21%
From the 2020-21 and 2022-23 School Quality Guide

How many graduates who are eligible received Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) funding to attend a NYS college?
 
33%
This shows how well this school supports low-income students to get funding for college.
How many of those TAP recipients made it through college? Learn more
From unpublished, anonymized student-level data for the class of 2016-17 provided by the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) in coordination with the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC), brought to you by
How many students filled out a FAFSA form by the end of their senior year?
 
28%
From the 2022-23 FAFSA data released by Federal Student Aid, brought to you by Visit Understanding FAFSA for help with the FAFSA and financial aid.
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Programs & Admissions

From the 2024 High School Directory

Pan American International High School (Q03A)

Admissions Method: Screened: Language

Program Description:

This is a comprehensive CTE program which includes rigorous study in: Information Technology, Computer Repair, Coding, Adobe, and Web Design. Additionally, AP Studio Art, Drawing and Painting, Photography, Theater, and Music. In partnership with: SUNY University of Albany, LaGuardia Community College, Theater Development Fund, International Network for Public Schools, and College for Every Student.

Offerings

From the 2024 High School Directory

Language Courses

Spanish

Advanced Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)

Boys PSAL teams

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball

Girls PSAL teams

Basketball, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

Coed PSAL teams

Cricket

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Contact & Location

Location

45-10 94Th Street
Queens NY 11373

Trains: 7 Line to Junction Blvd

Buses: Q29, Q38, Q53-SBS, Q58, Q72


Contact

Principal: Waleska Velez

Parent Coordinator: Juana Adames Diaz

Phone: 718-271-4041

Website

Other Details

Shared campus? Yes

This school shares the Elmhurst Educational Campus with two other schools

Uniforms required? No
Metal detectors? No

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