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International Studies Charter High School in Miami, Florida

International Studies Charter High School Detail

(305) 442-7449
396 Alhambra Circle
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Levels: 9-12
District: Miami-Dade County Public Schools


International Studies Charter High School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:15.61% (2008)
White, non-Hispanic:29.11% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:2.11% (2008)
Hispanic:67.51% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:0% (2008)
Multiracial:1.27% (2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:0% (2008)

International Studies Charter High School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating4
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating3
Average Parents Rating4
Average Safety Rating5

International Studies Charter High School Reviews

My child is a student @ ISCHS. I don't like the school at all. This is her first time at this school and I am very dissapointed. She comes from a private schools and next year she is going back to her old school. I made a bad choice sending my daughter to this school and the secretary is not professional at all
This review was posted by a parent.

I am a student here and I love it. The teachers are really nice and helpful. And the principal really cares about us. I love my school.
This review was posted by a student.

I have had the oportunity to compare ISCHS with another schools not only in the area but in the district. I am very happy with this school. My daugther is happy, too. Most importantly, she is learning about other cultures from her classmates.
This review was posted by a parent.

I would rate this school as OK but not great academically. The good points are the small class size & the small size of the overall school. The language courses are also very good & allow for students to go to college in Europe. The negatives are thre lack of electives, extracurricular activities & the organization in the office. The website is seldom updated & the school secretary can come across as rude. I think the administration is honestly trying. I do not know if adding a middle school is such a great idea before the have the high school totally organized.
This review was posted by a parent.

This school year was my child's first year in a public school. I was a bit apprehensive about sending her to public school, but International Studies far exceeded my expectations. The classes were small, most of the teachers were outstanding, and my child is very happy at the school. I would recommend it for anyone who is seeking a private school environment.
This review was posted by a parent.

My child has been in the school for three years and I could not be happier. The class sizes are small, the teachers are exceptional, and the education my son has received is above average. I am very happy with all that ISCH has to offer
This review was posted by a parent.

ISCHS is a small school, but its size is what makes ISCHS what it is. The students get along well with eachother. And they are able to have excellent personal relationships with their teachers. While there are not many extra curricular activities, the academic quality makes up for it. I would recommend this school to all
This review was posted by a parent.

Although the school is very small, it is a very good place to make friends and synchronize with the teachers. The principal is a good guy that sometimes seems like a pain in the butt, but he's not. The courses are very good, and the environment is safe and tidy. You get to experience with people from different ethnicities, which is a good start to a great career due to that you have experienced with other cultures.
This review was posted by a student.

Ischs is a great school.The principal is a wonderful leader.Yeah it's pretty much a really small school.Teachers really are devoted to teaching.Students come to study and have chances of learning more than in a regular high school environment.I started off my freshmen year with all honors.I really do recommend this school for you and your child.
This review was posted by a student.

Regardless of its awkward location and miniscule population, ISCHS has proven to be exactly the type of educational facility I have been hunting for. It has provided me with ample knowledge regarding my education and even more so, the establishment of my individuality. Being my first year, the exceptional teachers forced my brain to spark and even helped disinter a talent and passion for writing I never knew I possessed! Not to mention the complete cultural immersion each student experiences with the individual programs. Spanish,French, or Italian, each program offers the kind of experience no other institution can possibly offer! ISCHS is a family, and you or your child, are always welcome!
This review was posted by a student.

This might be a small school of only about 230 students. However, it exceeds in academic achievement and I can say that I would never replace my 4 years at ISCHS for any other high school. The teachers are great, and we have great foreign langauge programs in which we graduate with a diploma depending on the language we study. amazing school :)
This review was posted by a student.

As a student I reccommend this school. First of all, those who say the school doesn't have a cafeteria or lack discipline is WRONG. Although we are a small school, the principal and staff do their best to provide us everything we need. The school's academic quality is excellent, for we as students have to take classes in foreign languages which are of a higher level. All the teachers are great. Everyone knows each other at the school and has the opportunity to make many friends and have a one-on-one relationship with the teachers. Moreover, the school has great FCAT scores, which show the advanced instruction that the students receive.
This review was posted by a student.

I'm a student in this school. I do enjoy my school, I have made many friends here and the teachers are very nice and really do care of the child's education.It's the students that sometimes make the teachers look bad.
This review was posted by a student.

Even this schoold does not yet have P.E., it does have other great assets such as 220 students! Working on havng sports at a nearby park. Isn't this better than having your kid in a 3,000 students environment? A global, multicultural and nurturing environment where kids feel safe and can learn. This year quality of teachers improved tremendously! New schol will start construction very soon and it may be ready in a year! It is not perfect but much better than many other schools.
This review was posted by a parent.

I don't think that this high school is bad. I'm very happy with my son's school.
This review was posted by a parent.

This school has some serious issues.There is no P.E.Therefore the students have no way to burn all that extra energy through exercise and don't have a chance to excel in sports.They say it's boring.The school is located in an office building and the hallways are too narrow. The science lab is tiny.There's no cafeteria.The food is horrible.There's a discipline problem and the administration doesn't do much about it.Most of the students don't like this school.The academic quality is questionable.This school is going downhill.
This review was posted by a parent.