International High School for Health Sciences

International High School for Health Sciences (24Q236) is a public school in District 24, Elmhurst, Queens, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 278 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: Elmhurst
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

International High School for Health Sciences
48-01 90th St, Elmhurst, NY 11373, USA
Queens, Elmhurst

School Quality

The one thing to remember

4-year graduation rate (2025) is 83%, lower than most high schools in the district and citywide.

What the numbers say

  • Regents diploma rate (2025) is 75%, lower than most high schools in the district and citywide.
  • English learners make up 70% of students in 2025–26, a higher share than at most district high schools.

What its own parents say

96%

of parents trust the principal

97%

trust their child's teachers

96%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 94% of families answered.

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

83%

English Regents pass rate

50%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

66%

International High School for Health Sciences vs Newtown High School

MeasureInternational High School for Health SciencesNewtown High School
Enrollment (2025–26)2781795
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)10.813.4
Family satisfaction (2026)96%95%
Principal trust (2026)96%96%
Teacher trust (2026)97%95%
Leadership (2026)97%96%
4-year graduation rate (2025)83%80%
Regents diploma rate (2025)75%71%
Distance between schools0.01 mi

Student body

Enrollment

278 students

9–12 · up 34 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

10.8

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

70%

was 79% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

88% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 92% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

4%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 5% White, 80% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 0% Black, 0% multiracial, 48% female, 52% male.

Economic need index: 92% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
97%
Disability support services
96%
Outreach
95%
Facilities
91%
Parent involvement
87%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

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Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

48-01 90th St, Elmhurst, NY 11373, USA

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School
  • Courses Listed: 1
  • Location: Elmhurst, Queens
  • Address: 48-01 90th St, Elmhurst, NY 11373, USA