The High School for Language and Diplomacy (LAD) offers a college-preparatory education. Our focus on is on Fostering Lifelong Learners: Preparing students for college and beyond through inquiry, differentiation, and project- based learning that fosters critical thinking and problem solving. Our college preparatory pathway offers a four-year sequence including Advanced Placement Classes including AP Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, AP Environmental Science, AP English Language and AP English Literature, AP Psychology, AP US History, AP US Government and Politics. We offer 6 college credits in partnership with Baruch college for Business and Entrepreneurship courses aligned with our Business Management Pathways program. Business Management Pathway Program: Our school is a FutureReadyNYC school offering the best of college and career exploration and preparation in Business, one of the fastest growing and highest paid industries in our city. Our Business Management pathway program engages students in career-connected and college preparatory courses including Introduction to Business, Business Management, Business Communications, Career Foundations, Computer Applications, Marketing, Personal Finance, and Virtual Enterprise. Work-Based Learning Opportunities: Students observe or engage in real work in the workplace or from industry professionals promoting the development of broad transferable skills. World Language options are Mandarin and Spanish. We have a Dual Language Programs in Spanish: Students to learn academic content in the Humanities classes in Spanish while learning to speak, read and write in English at the same time. Biliteracy Seal: Our program provides students the unique opportunity to earn the Biliteracy Seal on their HS Diploma.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 60%

Academic Highlights: Advanced Placement Classes including AP Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, AP Environmental Science, AP English Language and AP English Literature, AP Psychology, AP US History, AP US Government and Politics., Business college courses in partnership with Baruch College & College Now Classes, Dual Language Program in Spanish, Business Management Pathways Program through FutureReadyNYC, Arts Electives: Dance and Drama

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Early College, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships

School Features:

• Offers 10th Grade Seats
• School whose primary location is co-located with another school
• Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events

• October 23, 2025 @ 5:30 pm In-Person Open House for Prospective Students
• November 6, 2025 @ 5:30 pm In-Person Open House for Prospective Students

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

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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

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

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

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