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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Overview
About & Events
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 [more]
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 76%
Other Features: College Courses Offered, College Trips, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Extended Day Program, Health Center, Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, 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
Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
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)
Programs & Offers
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
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 42.60%
Other Postsecondary 1.80%
Unknown 48.50%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 46.40%
Other 0.50%
Black 10.70%
Hispanic 71.60%
White 10.50%
Other 2.60%
Hispanic 30.80%
White 38.50%
Other 11.50%
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
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
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
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | >5 (46%) | <=5 (23%) | <=5 (31%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not 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)
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