Innovation Diploma Plus High School is located on 145 West 84th Street within the Upper West Side of Manhattan. It is also one of the four schools that are located in the Louis D. Brandeis High School Campus.
Serving 110 students in grades 10-12, Innovation Diploma Plus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Innovation Diploma Plus serves a large attendance area of approximately 468.2 square miles in New York, NY, with a typical drive to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 12.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone. The furthest point of the zone extends up to 25.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Innovation Diploma Plus's student population of 110 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
110 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Innovation Diploma Plus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Innovation Diploma Plus is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3106 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≤10%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Innovation Diploma Plus's ranking?
Innovation Diploma Plus is ranked #3106 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Innovation Diploma Plus?
The graduation rate of Innovation Diploma Plus is 10%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Innovation Diploma Plus?
110 students attend Innovation Diploma Plus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Innovation Diploma Plus students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Innovation Diploma Plus?
Innovation Diploma Plus has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Innovation Diploma Plus offer ?
Innovation Diploma Plus offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Innovation Diploma Plus part of?
Innovation Diploma Plus is part of New York City Geographic District # 3.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I can only say that this school cares more than any other I have ever seen in this city. My son was pushed through 3 different schools before we found Innovation. The school gave him a second chance and helped him to graduate and for that I am so grateful to the teachers and counselors and administrators that worked so hard to help my son get to college. Thank you Innovation!
5 10/10/2025
This is the one school that really believed in me and helped me find my way. It took me a longer to graduate then I hoped but the staff never gave up on me.
5 10/10/2025
My daughter has finally found her wings at IDP!
5 10/10/2025
Great school except for a few crappy teachers.
5 10/10/2025
Best school ever.
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