International Community High School

International Community High School in the Bronx is dedicated to serving recent immigrant English Language Learners (ELLs) from diverse backgrounds, with students representing over 30 countries and speaking numerous languages. The school is known for its small class sizes and a highly supportive environment where students receive personal attention from teachers and staff. Parents consistently report very high satisfaction with the school's overall environment and communication. The curriculum emphasizes collaborative, project-based learning and utilizes Project Based Assessment Tasks (PBATs) in place of most Regents exams, with students only taking the ELA Regents. A notable program, "Bridges to Academic Success," provides intensive support for students who may have had limited prior schooling. While the school fosters a nurturing atmosphere, some students and parents have expressed a desire for more academically challenging coursework and an expanded range of extracurricular activities. The school's four-year graduation rate of 75% and college enrollment rate of 43.1% are below citywide benchmarks, indicating areas for growth in post-secondary readiness. The school maintains an exceptionally low suspension rate of 0%. It shares a campus with two middle schools.