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Flushing International High School

144 80 Barclay Avenue Queens, NY 11355
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144 80 Barclay Avenue
Queens, NY 11355
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  • Performance4 Average
  • Satisfaction 7 Above Average
  • Diversity 5 Average
4/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1043 / 2400
Below Average
Regents English
52%
Below Average
Regents Mathematics
61%
Average
Regents Science
69%
Average
Regents History
44%
Average
Regents Rate
47%
Average
10-Credit Rate
84%
Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 143.8 / 350
Average
Regents Completion 53.5 / 100
Average
College Enrollment Rate 42.4 / 100
Average
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More about Flushing International High School

Population 422 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 B
Avg. Attendance Rate 93%
Program Highlights
  • Collaborative group work and interdisciplinary study
  • small group Advisories
  • elective courses in academic subjects
  • arts
  • and technology
  • internships at local
  • businesses
  • technology
  • arts
  • and community-based organizations
  • College Now
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • Art Club
  • Digital video/Photography
  • Student Government
Clubs
  • MultiSquad (Multicultural Students Group)
  • Korean Fan Dancing
  • Science Challenge
  • Digital Photography
Academic Extracurriculars
  • Before- and After-school Academic Support
  • Science Challenge Course
  • Regents Prep
  • SAT Prep
Higher Education Partnerships
  • Queens College
Non-Profit Opportunities
  • Internationals Network for Public Schools
Community Organization Partners
  • Coalition for Asian-American Children and Families
  • Asian-Americans for Equality
Sports
  • Boys Soccer
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