IHS offers an innovative and challenging arts integrated experience in a small alternative school setting for students 16-21 years of age,that have experienced challenges in other schools, which lead them to being at-risk of failure or dropping out. IHS offers a variety of opportunities for students to engage in the academic process as well as to creatively express themselves and develop their individual scholastic potential. All students are assigned a mentor to monitor and support their academic and social success while at IHS.