High School For Language And Innovation

925 Astor Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 323 students in grades 9-12, High School For Language And Innovation ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

High School For Language And Innovation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

High School For Language And Innovation's student population of 323 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

High School For Language And Innovation ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School For Language And Innovation is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#1572 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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90-94%
55%
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<50%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
10%
10%
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Hispanic
59%
29%
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Black
10%
16%
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White
17%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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85-89%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is High School For Language And Innovation's ranking?
High School For Language And Innovation is ranked #1572 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School For Language And Innovation often compared to?
High School For Language And Innovationis often viewed alongside schools like Collegiate Institute For Math And Science, Bronxdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Language And Innovation?
The graduation rate of High School For Language And Innovation is 85-89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend High School For Language And Innovation?
323 students attend High School For Language And Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of High School For Language And Innovation students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School For Language And Innovation?
High School For Language And Innovation has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Language And Innovation offer ?
High School For Language And Innovation offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High School For Language And Innovation part of?
High School For Language And Innovation is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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