Serving 120 students in grades 9-12, High School For Language And Diplomacy 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 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Language And Diplomacy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
High School For Language And Diplomacy's student population of 120 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
High School For Language And Diplomacy 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 High School For Language And Diplomacy is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3106 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
51%
30%
Black
26%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School For Language And Diplomacy's ranking?
High School For Language And Diplomacy 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 High School For Language And Diplomacy?
The graduation rate of High School For Language And Diplomacy is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School For Language And Diplomacy?
120 students attend High School For Language And Diplomacy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of High School For Language And Diplomacy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School For Language And Diplomacy?
High School For Language And Diplomacy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Language And Diplomacy offer ?
High School For Language And Diplomacy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School For Language And Diplomacy part of?
High School For Language And Diplomacy is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
School Reviews
2 2/21/2019
The school offer a few after school activities, mostly unnecessary. The staffs in this school aren''t helpful academically, neither will the Guidance counselor. The Guidance counselor''s advice isn''t skillful. Overall, the quality of the school along with the staffs are poor.
2 8/18/2015
First of all, I want to say that the number of the graduation rate is 66%, not 86%. Second of all, I do not recommend anyone to go to this school. Why? Because, the quality of academics and teachers were poor. There is not a lot of extracurricular activities, and all the freshmens were screaming in their heads that they want to transfer out of this high school.
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