High School of Language and Innovation (11X509)

925 Astor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469, Bronx
Phone: 718-944-3625
Hours: 8:20am - 2:40pm
School Website: https://www.languageandinnovation.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/11X509/
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School Leader: Julie Nariman (jnariman@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Melissa Velez (mvelez41@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Nicky Cuevas (ncuevas@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Nicky Cuevas (ncuevas@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Marco Trevino (mtrevino@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Russel Skinner (rskinner2@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

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.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 76%

Other Features: College Trips, Extended Day Program, Health Center, Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Internships, Summer Orientation, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • 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
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States Government and Politics, Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Christopher Columbus Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Astor Collegiate Academy (11X299)
Bronxdale High School (11X508)
Collegiate Institute for Math and Science (CIMS) (11X288)
High School of Language and Innovation (11X509)
Pelham Preparatory Academy (11X542)
Program Details
High School of Language and Innovation(Y52A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

This is a school for students who are new to the United States and learning English for the first time.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on English proficiency and/or home language. Offers are made in priority group and rank order. See program details for more information
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:46 / 86 (0.53)60 / 86 (0.70)
SWD applicants/seats:10 / 22 (0.45)7 / 22 (0.32)
Rank Avg: 5.62
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
373
371
366
    Grade 12 Students
90
78
96
    Grade 11 Students
113
114
97
    Grade 10 Students
98
90
91
    Grade 9 Students
72
89
82
Avg. Class Size
20.8
22.4
22.7
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
13.8
14.5
12.7
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 0
6 / 32 / 1
<5 / 42 / 0
Attendance %
90%
90%
Graduation %
92%
92%
College %
54%
41%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
299 (56) / 108
36
270 (67) / 108
26
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 95% responded
Academic Rigor 
  67.83%
Academic Engagement 
  65.00%
Safety 
  70.88%
Bully Prevention 
  64.25%
Inclusivity 
  74.18%
Mental Support 
  66.38%
Environment 
  66.00%
Post-School Support 
  72.60%
Teacher Responses 97% responded
Academic Rigor 
  88.50%
School Satisfaction 
  87.50%
Student Behavior 
  59.00%
Student Support 
  90.53%
School Leadership 
  91.53%
Instructional Clarity 
  90.20%
Instructional Development 
  89.11%
Post-School Support 
  93.67%
Family Responses 82% responded
Education 
  96.13%
Teacher Support 
  92.83%
Safety 
  92.67%
School Community 
  68.50%
School Leadership 
  90.70%
Post-School Support 
  96.50%
IEP Support 
  97.33%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  92.00%
CC Regents
  58
Non-CC Regents
  65
Impact Score
  0.62
Performance Score
  0.44
College Aptitude
CCR
  43.70%
SAT Math
  366
SAT R/W
  371
Postsecondary
2-Year College 7.10%
4-Year College 42.60%
Other Postsecondary 1.80%
Unknown 48.50%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 53.10%
Female 46.40%
Other 0.50%
English Language Learners:
  81.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  4.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 4.60%
Black 10.70%
Hispanic 71.60%
White 10.50%
Other 2.60%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 19.20%
Hispanic 30.80%
White 38.50%
Other 11.50%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  4.30%
Students with SETSS
  0.30%
Students with ICT
  3.20%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  73.00%
Has all services
  100.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  0.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Support 
  97.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services>5 (46%)<=5 (23%)<=5 (31%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (80%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (20%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (?)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
Speech-Language Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  59
Regents Gl. Hist.
  58
Regents US Hist.
  65
Regents Algebra I
  60
Regents Living Env.
  52
4-Year Grad. Rate
  91.5
ELL Progress
  80
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