2021
For Immediate Release February 18, 2021
COVID-19 Student Testimonials: Learning During a Pandemic In Hybrid Model
The International Leadership Charter High School is School is a high performing college-preparatory high school dedicated to providing students from the Bronx with an exceptional high school education for the past 15 years.
International Leadership CHS resumed instruction on September 14, 2021 in a highly successful Hybrid Model in order to provide continuity in learning and the social emotional needs of teenagers during this pandemic. The voices of our high school students is captured in a Student COVID-19 Testimonials as part of a newly revamped school website that captures the reality of returning to school during a Pandemic. "Student COVID-19 Video Testimonials" found at this link International Leadership Charter High School (ilchs.org)
Dr. Elaine Ruiz Lopez, Chief Executive Officer and Founder states “As the first Charter High School that was established in the Bronx on September 11, 2006, we had a unique opportunity and an obligation to be intentional in the implementation of an academically rigorous college prep sequence to provide a superior high school education. Dr. Ruiz Lopez adds that the vision beyond the completion of a 4-year college degree is changing lives and transforming communities one scholar at a time.”
In the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic, high accolades were delivered to International Leadership for its outstanding academic achievement and student outcomes. A welcome ray of sunshine during this public health crisis. On April 21, 2020, U.S. News and World Report issued it national rankings on Best High Schools. The International Leadership Charter High School ranked in the top third of the 548 New York City high schools ranked by U.S. News and World report and ranked in the top 2.5% of 17,792 schools on U.S. News's national Math & Reading Performance ranking. The school’s performance in Math and Reading Performance, demonstrates that International Leadership is one of the most effective schools in the country at preparing students of "Economic Disadvantage" for end of grade state assessments. (see link for details) In addition, International Leadership’s four- year graduation rate of 95% (in 2017-2018) ranked in the top 25% of public high schools in New York State and we have a college admissions rate of 100%.
2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3, 2020
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVES 2020 BEST OF THE BRONX AWARD
The Bronx Award Program Honors the Achievement
THE BRONX July 3, 2020 -- INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL has been selected for the 2020 Best of The Bronx Award in the Secondary Schools category by The Bronx Award Program.
Each year, The Bronx Award Program identifies Non-Profit Organization and Charter School that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local Non-Profit Organization and Charter School that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional Non-Profit Organization and Charter School help make The Bronx area a great place to live, work and play.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2020 The Bronx Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by The Bronx Award Program and data provided by third parties.
About The Bronx Award Program
The Bronx Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout The Bronx area. Recognition is given to Non- Profit Organization and Charter School that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.
The Bronx Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.
SOURCE: The Bronx Award Program
CONTACT: The Bronx Award Program
Email: PublicRelations@2020-best-ofselection.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2020
US NEWS & World Report: BEST HIGH SCHOOLS RECOGNIZES THE INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
International Leadership Charter High School was a recipient of the 2020 Best of The Bronx Award in the Secondary Schools category by the Bronx Award Program.
The International Leadership Charter High School is a high performing college-preparatory high school dedicated to providing students from the Bronx with an exceptional high school education.
In the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic, high accolades were delivered to International Leadership for its outstanding academic achievement and student outcomes. A welcome ray of sunshine during this public health crisis. On April 21, 2020, U.S. News and World Report issued it national rankings on Best High Schools. The International Leadership Charter High School ranked in the top third of the 548 New York City high schools ranked by U.S. News and World report and ranked in the top 2.5% of 17,792 schools on U.S. News's national Math & Reading Performance ranking. The school’s performance in Math and Reading Performance, demonstrates that International Leadership is one of the most effective schools in the country at preparing students of "Economic Disadvantage" for end of grade state assessments. (see link for details) In addition, International Leadership’s four- year graduation rate of 95% (in 2017-2018) ranked in the top 25% of public high schools in New York State and we have a college admissions rate of 100%.
Dr. Elaine Ruiz Lopez, Chief Executive Officer and Founder states “As the first Charter High School that was established in the Bronx on September 11, 2006, we had a unique opportunity and an obligation to be intentional in the implementation of an academically rigorous college prep sequence to provide a superior high school education. Dr. Ruiz Lopez adds that the vision beyond the completion of a 4-year college degree is changing lives and transforming communities one scholar at a time.”
Our charter high school has been consistently recognized by US NEWS & World Report: Best High Schools from 2013 through 2020 for our student achievement outcomes for graduation rates and performance on NYS Regents exams. In addition, International Leadership Ranked among America’s Top High Schools 2018: Beating the Odds for Low Income Students. In 2014, Newsweek ranked International Leadership as #137 in the nation for Beating the Odds for Students Living in Poverty in its 2014 "Top High Schools" Special Edition
Our mission is to implement an academically rigorous curriculum to elevate students’ intellectual capacity, and provide a superior college prep experience that prepares our scholars for 4-year colleges and universities of their choice. Our student performance outcomes have consistently exceeded city and statewide graduation rates, outperformed on the New York State Regents exams, and focused on the development of leadership skills with a commitment to community service.
2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5/10/19
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL Receives 2019 Best of The Bronx Award Program Honors the Achievement
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL has been selected for the 2019 Best of The Bronx Award in the Secondary Schools category by the Bronx Award Program.
Each year, the The Bronx Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the The Bronx area a great place to live, work and play.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2019 The Bronx Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the The Bronx Award Program and data provided by third parties.
About The Bronx Award Program
The Bronx Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the The Bronx area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.
The Bronx Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.
Contact: 718-562-2300 extension 403 for more information.
2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2018 INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARS COMMEMORATE PARKLAND Scholars from International Leadership Charter High School commemorated the Parkland Tragedy. The International Leadership Charter High School is the first Charter High School in the Bronx NY. Seniors wrote and sent letters to the school expressing their opinions and sympathy. The school held a building wide moment of silence and released purple balloons to celebrate the lives lost on that horrific day just one month ago. “This is a day of civic pride in lives of our scholars”, said Dr. Elaine Ruiz-López, the school’s CEO and Founder. International Leadership Charter High School is a high performing college-preparatory high school dedicated to empowering tomorrow’s leaders. In 2016 the school had a 96% graduation rate (compared to the NYC average of 61.3%), and a college admissions rate of 100%. The charter school and its students been widely recognized for their achievements: 2013 -2017 the school was ranked #6 out of 500 NYC High Schools and was the recipient of a Bronze Award from the U.S. News & World Report for Best High Schools 2013 nationally. In 2014 Newsweek ranked the International Leadership Charter High School as #137 in the nation for beating the odds for students in poverty in its 2014 "Top High Schools" Special Edition.