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/42738
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/11X509/HS/
Subway: 2 to Allerton Av; 5 to Pelham Parkway
Bus: Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx25, Bx26, Bx30, Bx39, Bx8, BxM11
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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.

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

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States Government and Politics, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
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
Programs
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) Priority to Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
366
345
    Grade 12 Students
96
74
    Grade 11 Students
97
115
    Grade 10 Students
91
86
    Grade 9 Students
82
70
Avg. Class Size
22.7
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 42
<5 / 14
Attendance %
90%
88%
Graduation %
92%
95%
College %
41%
57%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
270 (67) / 108
26
307 / 108
29
High School of Language and Innovation (Y52A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

60 / 86 (0.70)
7 / 22 (0.32)
Offers - Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 97% responded
Academic Rigor 
  72.57%
Academic Engagement 
  68.92%
Safety 
  72.11%
Bully Prevention 
  68.50%
Inclusivity 
  87.80%
Mental Support 
  73.70%
Environment 
  75.64%
Post-School Support 
  80.00%
Teacher Responses - 90% responded
Academic Rigor 
  67.33%
School Satisfaction 
  72.50%
Student Behavior 
  51.44%
Student Support 
  80.40%
School Leadership 
  77.73%
Instructional Clarity 
  80.80%
Instructional Development 
  81.47%
Post-School Support 
  94.88%
Family Responses - 72% responded
Education 
  93.50%
Teacher Support 
  82.17%
Safety 
  95.00%
School Community 
  84.56%
School Leadership 
  91.09%
Post-School Support 
  83.50%

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  87.60%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  58
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  46
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  63.30%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  393
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  399
Postsecondary
2-Year College 12.50%
4-Year College 41.60%
Other Postsecondary 1.00%
Unknown 44.90%

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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 54.90%
Female 44.30%
Other 0.80%
English Language Learners:
  80.60%
Students with IEPs:
  4.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 10.40%
Black 10.40%
Hispanic 60.40%
White 16.70%
Other 2.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 25.80%
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

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