High School of Language and Innovation (11X509) 
925 Astor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469, Bronx
Phone: 718-944-3625
Email: csantiago@languageandinnovation.org
Hours: 8:20am - 2:40pm
Principal: Julie Nariman
School Website: https://www.languageandinnovation.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/11X509/
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Subway: 2 to Allerton Av; 5 to Pelham Parkway
Bus: Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx25, Bx26, Bx30, Bx39, Bx8, BxM11
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Program Details
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
This is a school for students who are new to the United States and learning English for the first time.
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
SWD applicants/seats:
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
About the School
The High School of Language and Innovation is a school for newcomer immigrants. We seek students who value a diverse community and enjoy working with others. Our goal is to prepare students for college and careers in the United States. Math and English courses include small group instruction to help all students develop strong skills. Our school also offers college-level (Advanced Placement or AP) courses, including AP Environmental Science, AP English, AP Calculus, AP Government, and AP Spanish. Staff works closely with students to provide a supportive learning environment and to celebrate all students for who they are.
Other Features: College Trips, Extended Day Program, Health Center, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Summer Orientation, Weekend Programs
School Features:
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
School for New Arrivals, which serve students who are new to the country
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 41.60%
Other Postsecondary 1.00%
Unknown 44.90%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 47.20%
Other 0.80%
Black 9.70%
Hispanic 69.80%
White 12.10%
Other 2.20%
White 41.90%
Other 32.30%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview