At a glance
Reported students
372
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392.5
High School for Language and Innovation: 372 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about High School for Language and Innovation
High School for Language and Innovation is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bronx. It is one of 60 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #11. NCES reports 372 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, above the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (72%) and Black (10.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking High School for Language and Innovation
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.3%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.7%
- Hispanic72%
- Black10.8%
- Asian4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #11
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bronx Aerospace High School
High · Grades 09–12
374 reported students
Bronx High School for the Visual Arts
High · Grades 09–12
392 reported students
Bronxdale High School
High · Grades 09–12
393 reported students
Bronx Health Sciences High School
High · Grades 09–12
337 reported students
Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (The)
High · Grades 09–12
407 reported students
Astor Collegiate Academy
High · Grades 09–12
429 reported students
Public schools near High School for Language and Innovation
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham Preparatory Academy High · New York City Geographic District #11 | 09–12 | 460 | under 0.1 mi |
| Collegiate Institute for Math and Science High · New York City Geographic District #11 | 09–12 | 563 | under 0.1 mi |
| Astor Collegiate Academy High · New York City Geographic District #11 | 09–12 | 429 | under 0.1 mi |
| Bronxdale High School High · New York City Geographic District #11 | 09–12 | 393 | under 0.1 mi |
| Bronx High School for the Visual Arts High · New York City Geographic District #11 | 09–12 | 392 | 0.6 mi |
| High School for Contemporary Arts High · New York City Geographic District #11 | 09–12 | 289 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about High School for Language and Innovation
What grades does High School for Language and Innovation serve?
High School for Language and Innovation reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #11.
How many students attend High School for Language and Innovation?
High School for Language and Innovation reported 372 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at High School for Language and Innovation?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 372 students and 27.83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is High School for Language and Innovation a public, charter, or magnet school?
High School for Language and Innovation is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #11 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of High School for Language and Innovation students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is High School for Language and Innovation in?
High School for Language and Innovation is part of New York City Geographic District #11, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 60 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near High School for Language and Innovation?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pelham Preparatory Academy (under 0.1 mi), Collegiate Institute for Math and Science (under 0.1 mi), Astor Collegiate Academy (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.